Pool Safety Basics​​​

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Pool Rules for Kids

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​Importance of Swim lessons

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Safety Tips for Parents

• Reinforce pool rules to ensure a safe swimming environment.

• Teach children essential skills for handling themselves in the water.

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• Never swim alone!

• Walk around the pool; do not run.

• Play safely—no pushing or rough play.

• Non-swimmers should stay in shallow water or wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejacket.

• Holding breath underwater for long periods is dangerous and not allowed.

• Diving is only permitted in designated deep areas.

• Lifeguard stands and emergency equipment are for lifeguard use only.

• Keep the area around lifeguard stations clear.

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• Swim lessons are important as it decreases the likelihood of drowning as well as build confidence around the water.

• Early goals of swim lessons are to learn these skills:

  • Jump, Push, Turn, Grab

    • Jump into the water, push off the bottom, turn to face the wall, and grab it to exit safely.

  • Swim, Float, Swim

    • Swim forward, roll onto the back to float and rest, then roll back to swim again until reaching safety.

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• Always supervise children in and around water.

• Reinforce pool safety rules.

• Encourage children to trust you and their instructors when learning water skills.

• Be patient—children learn at their own pace.

• If possible, take first aid and CPR classes.

• Know how to respond to an emergency: alert a lifeguard, throw a buoyant object, and call 911.

• Be mindful that your fears of water can transfer to your children.