May a parent leave their child in the pool area during family swim to go workout if the child under 12 passed the swim test?

May a parent leave their child in the pool area during family swim to go workout if the child under 12 passed the swim test?

• A. Only if the child wears a wristband
• B. Only if the parent has staff approval
• C. True
• D. False

Answer: (D)

Supervision during family swim is the key idea. Even if a child under 12 passes a swim test, a parent or guardian must remain in the pool area and keep the child within sight and within arm’s reach. Drowning can happen quickly and a test of swimming ability doesn’t prepare a child for every situation or for fatigue, cramps, or panic. Because safety relies on ongoing supervision, a parent cannot leave the area to workout. Wearing a wristband or seeking staff approval does not change this requirement.

Supervision during family swim is the key idea. Even if a child under 12 passes a swim test, a parent or guardian must remain in the pool area and keep the child within sight and within arm’s reach. Drowning can happen quickly and a test of swimming ability doesn’t prepare a child for every situation or for fatigue, cramps, or panic. Because safety relies on ongoing supervision, a parent cannot leave the area to workout. Wearing a wristband or seeking staff approval does not change this requirement.