(a) Swimming pools and natural pools of water may be used for water play if the following requirements are met:
- (1) Department of Health approval where applicable;
- (2) Written parental permission; and
(3) One (1) person present at all times who has current certification in:
- (A) American Red Cross Life Saving;
- (B) Young Men’s Christian Association aquatic instruction; or
- (C) Other industry-recognized certification entity.
- (b) Adult supervision of the children shall be provided at all times, with grouping based on a one to eight (1:8) staff-to-participant ratio unless participants are participating in an authorized swimming instruction program.
(c) Lifeguards, swimming instructors, or any other swimming pool staff may be counted in the ratio when:
- (1) The out-of-school time (OST) facilities’ participants are the only occupants of the pool; and
- (2) These persons have completed criminal and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks and have a current health card.
(d)
- (1) Swimming pools located within the play area of the OST facility shall be enclosed.
- (2) The enclosure shall consist of a locked gate and a fence that is at least four feet (4’) high.