New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Res - Commissioner, Department of Resources and Economic Development
Chapter Res 7300 - PARKS AND RECREATION
Part Res 7303 - USE OF WATERFRONT PARKS
Section Res 7303.08 - Swimming Instruction and Handicapped Swimming Programs

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Res 7303.08

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

(a) Any non-profit community group such as the Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA or community recreation department shall be eligible to sponsor swimming classes and handicapped swimming programs at a DRED property by submitting a request for a special use permit to the director on the letterhead of the organization.

(b) The organization's request shall be approved if the director determines:

(1) The program is open to the general public;

(2) There is space available at the facility requested for use; and

(3) All requirements of the special use permit pursuant to Res 7400, are met.

(c) If the director does not approve a request pursuant to (b) above, the director shall notify the organization in writing of the specific reasons for denial.

(d) If the director approves a request, a special use permit shall be granted and the swimming program director or instructor shall, prior to beginning any lessons, contact the park manager to receive approval of the swimming lesson schedule and a location for the swimming program, as determined by the park manager.

(e) The organization shall ensure that all instructors are certified in Red Cross first aid and lifeguarding, or equivalent.

(f) The sponsoring organization shall provide signage stating that the designated area is reserved for swimming lessons only and lifelines to indicate the swimming program area. All signs and lifelines shall be removed when lessons are not being conducted.

(g) The swimming program director, instructors, or both shall be responsible for supervision of the program's students. Their authority shall not supersede that of the park manager or lifeguard(s).

(h) The instructor and instructor's aide to student ratio shall be one instructor for every 6students.

(i) All swimming and use of related equipment shall be under the direct supervision of the instructor or instructor's aide and shall be removed from the DRED property each day unless other arrangements have been made with the park manager.

(j) The swimming program director, instructor, or both shall be responsible for the daily removal of trash from the designated program area.

#8532, eff 1-1-06 (from Res 7304.06 ); ss by #10532, eff 3-1-14

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