Rule 37.98.1703 - HIGH ADVENTURE REQUIREMENTS: SWIMMING(1) All swimming activities must be supervised by a swimming supervisor who, at a minimum, holds a current American red cross life guard training certificate or equivalent, such as a YMCA or boy scout aquatics instructor's certificate. If the program is offering swimming instruction, the swimming supervisor must also hold an American red cross water safety instructor certificate or equivalent.(2) At any time the swimming area is open, there must be at least one staff member for each 10 youths in the water present at the swimming area. At all times, at least one staff member who holds a current American red cross life guard training certificate or equivalent, such as a YMCA or boy scout aquatics instructor's certificate, must be present for each 30 youths in the water.(3) The swimming area must be off limits when the required numbers of qualified staff members are not present.(4) If the program uses a pool for which the program is not responsible, the program need not provide a lifeguard if there is a qualified lifeguard provided by the pool. There must be at least one program staff member at the pool for each 10 youths in the water.(5) Swimming area rules and emergency procedures must be posted in a visible location at the swimming area.(6) The swimming pool or swimming area must be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Montana law.(7) If youths are permitted to swim in a lake or pond, the swimming areas must be clearly designated.(8) Before youths are permitted to swim in deep water, swimming skills must be tested by properly trained staff members.(9) There must be a system known to youth and lookout staff for checking the youth when youths are in the water.(10) The following equipment must be available for use at the pool side or the lake shore in which swimming is permitted: (11) Where the size of the body of water makes it impossible to reach victims by a reach pole, rescue tube or other rescue device, a rescue boat shall be available at all times.(12) If a program has shoreline activities such as wading, fishing, ecology or nature studies, the program must have a written policy which defines qualifications of persons accompanying the group and safety factors to be followed. Staff members must be acquainted with the policy.Mont. Admin. r. 37.98.1703
NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA;