N.J. Admin. Code § 8:25-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:25-9.3 - Swimming procedures

(a) If a youth camp includes swimming activities, the camp director shall:

1. Develop a system to asses the swimming ability of each camper and classify each camper as a non-swimmer, beginner or swimmer; or

2. Classify all campers as non-swimmers.

(b) The camp director shall ensure that the youth camp confines campers to swimming areas commensurate with the limits of their swimming ability or in a swimming area which requires lesser skills for which they have been classified.

(c) In order for a youth camp to classify a camper as a swimmer, the camper shall be able to:

1. Exclusive of a swimming instructional session, jump feet first into water, which is over his or her head and come to the surface;

2. Swim a distance of 25 feet and change directions using different strokes; and

3. Swim another distance of 25 feet, stop, and float or tread water for one minute.

(d) Camp director's shall establish and implement a system of supervising and checking bathers using the check or buddy board, the buddy system, the colored cap system, or any combination thereof.

1. A member of the aquatics staff shall supervise the system during swimming periods.

2. A member of the waterfront staff shall conduct bather checks at least every 10 minutes.

(e) The camp director shall develop and institute a written lost swimmer plan, which includes, at a minimum, the following:

1. All staff responsibilities and duties in case of a waterfront emergency.

2. The requirements that a lost swimmer drill be held and documented at least once every two weeks.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:25-9.3