Lifeguard Pre-Start Conversation Checklist

This lifeguard pre-start conversation checklist supports safe, consistent operations at aquatic and leisure facilities. Duty Managers and Lifeguards review key items before each shift, including equipment and bumbag checks, radio checks, hydration, and awareness of current communications. Question sets cover pool closure criteria, supervision ratios, wristband colors, emergency stop button locations for steam room, sauna, splash pad and waterplay features, procedures for indoor/outdoor pool covers, evacuation roles and meeting points, incident reporting forms, and handover essentials. It helps verify readiness, reinforce safety protocols, and document pre-shift conversations to maintain high standards of patron safety and team performance.