Nipper Adult Assistant (NAA) Questionnaire

Club*

If you are a member of multiple clubs, please select your club that will be processing your induction

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Declaration: I confirm that I possess the ability to be able to float in water (i.e. hold my own body weight) and that I can swim 50m or more of freestyle. I will also not exceed my own qualification or competency level in the surf / water zone.*

Q1. What is the Minimum age for NAA?*

Minimum 13 Years date of assessmentMinimum 15 Years date of assessmentMinimum 17 Years date of assessmentMinimum 18 Years date of assessment

Q.2 NAA are to do water supervision in shallow water activities, select the correct definition of shallow water?*

Water Depth equivalent to less than half the wavelengthWater that comes up to my neckWater waist depth of average adultKnee depth of the participants

Q3. Can NAA perform Water Safety tasks for mid-week training?*

Yes, if they are in training for Bronze/SRC AwardOnly under the supervision of the Water Safety SupervisorYes, if they feel confident doing soNo, not at all

Q4. What colour vest do NAA personnel wear whilst on duty?*

Whatever Hi Vis colour the club choosesHi Vis Fluro greenHi Vis Fluro OrangeHi Vis Red

Q5. Can NAA personnel assist with water safety for a board or swim during Nippers?*

Only under the supervision of the Water Safety SupervisorNo not at allYes, if they feel confident doing soYes, if they are in training for Bronze/SRC award

Q6. Who does the NAA report to?*

Age ManagerWater Safety SupervisorPatrol CaptainJunior Activities Coordinator

Q7. What rescue equipment can a NAA use during duty?*

Rescue BoardRescue TubeBody BoardNo equipment

Q8. What is the recommended technique for wading.*

Swing legs out and away from bodyHigh Knees to clear waterSwing Arms wide for balanceAll of the above

Q9. When should the Nipper transition from wading to dolphin diving?*

Commence when water is too deep to wadeAs soon as you enter the waterWhen the water reaches your neckWhen the water reaches your calf

Q10. What is the ratio of NAA & Water Safety to Nippers?*

1:11:51:102:20

Q11. Who should complete the Aquatic Risk Assessment for Nipper activities?*

Junior Activity CoordinatorWater Safety SupervisorPatrol CaptainNAA

Q12. What is the signal for Return to Shore?*

1 arm extended straight up into the air.Wave 2 arms above head.Wave 1 arm above head.Create an 'X' shape with both arms above head.

Q13. What is the signal for Remain Stationary?*

1 arm extended straight up into the air.Wave 2 arms above head.Hold both arms out to the side at shoulder height parallel to the ground.Create an 'X' shape with both arms above head.

Q14. What is the signal for Message Understood/Received?*

1 arm extended straight up into the air and bring back down immediately.Wave 2 arms above head.Hold both arms out to the side at shoulder height parallel to the ground.Create an 'X' shape with both arms above head.

Please forward your completion email to your club for processing.