AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉What rules are typically covered at water park attractions?
Answer: The minimum or maximum number of people allowed on
an attraction or tube at a time, The maximum and minimum height
or weight requirements for patrons using an attraction, Rules for
winding rivers, No jumping or diving into the water, No climbing on
any features, Rules for water slides, and No stacking of tubes or life
jackets
◉What are some factors that make lifeguarding water parks
different than typical pool? Answer: Various attractions, Ride
Vehicles, Currents on attractions, Potentially larger crowds, and
Different rules and EAPs
◉What items are considered to be personal protective equipment
for a lifeguard? Answer: Gowns, Shields, Resuscitation masks,
Gloves, and Protective Eyewear
◉What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all
times while on duty? (List at least two and include the reason(s)
why this equipment should be worn or carried.) Answer: Rescue
,tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and whistles are
used to activate their facility's EAP and get attention of other
members of the safety team and patrons for policy enforcement
◉What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a
lifeguard while on duty?(List at least two and describe how/when
each item is used.) Answer: Backboards are used to remove victims
from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own
or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or spine and
first aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at
aquatic facilities
◉As a lifeguard you are responsible for consistently enforcing what?
Answer: Your facility's rules and regulations
◉List the five common rules and regulations often posted at an
aquatic facility. Answer: Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty, No
running, pushing, or rough play, Dive in designated areas, No
swimming with open or infected wounds, and No alcoholic
beverages or drug use allowed
◉Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready." Answer:
You are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue equipment for
your facility and ready to enter the water to perform a rescue
, ◉What is a good list of typical safety checklist items, along with
others, applies to a lakefront swimming area? Answer: Bottom
conditions, pier attachments, buoys, and safety lines
◉What is a list of typical rules that applies to a lakefront swimming
area? Answer: No swimming under piers and no fishing near
swimming area
◉In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or
drowning victims. List each type with three observable
characteristics for each. Answer: Distressed swimmer
- May be able to keep their face out of the water
- May be able to call or wave for help
- Floating, sculling, or treading water
Active drowning victim
- Not able to call for help
- Has extended their arms to the side or front, pressing down for
support
- Is positioned vertically with an ineffective kick
Passive drowning victim
- Might float face down at or near the surface or might sink to the
bottom
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉What rules are typically covered at water park attractions?
Answer: The minimum or maximum number of people allowed on
an attraction or tube at a time, The maximum and minimum height
or weight requirements for patrons using an attraction, Rules for
winding rivers, No jumping or diving into the water, No climbing on
any features, Rules for water slides, and No stacking of tubes or life
jackets
◉What are some factors that make lifeguarding water parks
different than typical pool? Answer: Various attractions, Ride
Vehicles, Currents on attractions, Potentially larger crowds, and
Different rules and EAPs
◉What items are considered to be personal protective equipment
for a lifeguard? Answer: Gowns, Shields, Resuscitation masks,
Gloves, and Protective Eyewear
◉What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all
times while on duty? (List at least two and include the reason(s)
why this equipment should be worn or carried.) Answer: Rescue
,tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and whistles are
used to activate their facility's EAP and get attention of other
members of the safety team and patrons for policy enforcement
◉What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a
lifeguard while on duty?(List at least two and describe how/when
each item is used.) Answer: Backboards are used to remove victims
from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own
or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or spine and
first aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at
aquatic facilities
◉As a lifeguard you are responsible for consistently enforcing what?
Answer: Your facility's rules and regulations
◉List the five common rules and regulations often posted at an
aquatic facility. Answer: Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty, No
running, pushing, or rough play, Dive in designated areas, No
swimming with open or infected wounds, and No alcoholic
beverages or drug use allowed
◉Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready." Answer:
You are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue equipment for
your facility and ready to enter the water to perform a rescue
, ◉What is a good list of typical safety checklist items, along with
others, applies to a lakefront swimming area? Answer: Bottom
conditions, pier attachments, buoys, and safety lines
◉What is a list of typical rules that applies to a lakefront swimming
area? Answer: No swimming under piers and no fishing near
swimming area
◉In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or
drowning victims. List each type with three observable
characteristics for each. Answer: Distressed swimmer
- May be able to keep their face out of the water
- May be able to call or wave for help
- Floating, sculling, or treading water
Active drowning victim
- Not able to call for help
- Has extended their arms to the side or front, pressing down for
support
- Is positioned vertically with an ineffective kick
Passive drowning victim
- Might float face down at or near the surface or might sink to the
bottom
