PARC Swim Observations Internal Use Only PARC Swim Observation FormDate(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Name(Required) First Last Observation Completed by:(Required)Observer email address(Required) Role being observed(Required)Swim TeacherDeck SupervisorSwim Teacher ObservationsClass type(Required)InfantsBeginnerIntermediatesAdvancedSchoolsClass Level(Required)Number of Students(Required)Lane:(Required)Is the teacher dressed appropriately – rashie, uniform shorts, hair tied back, NOT chewing gum, no excessive nails or jewelery?(Required)YesNoNot applicableEquipment ready and available on poolside, name sign on basket & poolside kept tidy(Required)YesNoNot applicableMarks attendances at start of lesson(Required)YesNoNot applicableMarks competencies during lesson or has a good record of marking competencies in past? (observer to check xplor for regular marking of competencies for this class)(Required)YesNoNot applicableHas a happy demeanour and smiles at the students in the class. Positive and enthusiastic at all times. Meets the Students at their level in the water?(Required)YesNoNot applicableDoes not talk to other teachers across the lanes or talk to a Deck Supervisor for longer than 30 secs during a class.(Required)YesNoNot applicableStarts lesson in appropriate way (within 2 minutes) and ends no earlier than 1 minute before scheduled(Required)YesNoNot applicableDoes the teacher embody the 6 Every Moment Matters Behaviours?(Lasting impressions, Takes Pride, Situational Awareness, Hospitality, Consistent, Communities)(Required)YesnNot applicableThe following questions are a rating scale (1 being lowest to 5 being highest)Good rapport with children / settling in strategies(Required)12345Not applicableEffective use of time and space in lesson – including contrast activity (eg could do deep water work at start of lesson)(Required)12345Uses safe, suitable and progressive practices appropriate to age and ability – eg. BLABT(Required)12345Not applicableAlways supervises students diligently – does NOT turn back on students(Required)12345Not applicableAbility to engage all students, keep class interested and engaged(Required)12345Not applicableKeeps all children moving with minimal 1:1 time. No child idle for more than 1-2mins.(Required)12345Not applicableDoes the Swim Teacher have eyes on the students for 95%+ of the lesson?(Required)12345Not applicableSome form of positive feedback given to each student in the class and adapts practises to suit each students needs.(Required)12345Not applicableFollows existing SOP’s, ie. Duty of Care?(Required)12345Not applicableAbility to identify faults and use appropriate strategies / practices to correct faults(Required)12345Not applicableDeck Supervisor ObservationsShift Type(Required)Is the Deck Supervisor dressed appropriately – rashie, uniform shorts, name tag, hair tied back, NOT chewing gumYesNoNot applicableIs the Deck Supervisor visible on deck at all times(Required)YesNoNot applicableIs the Deck Supervisor engaging with at least 3 parents/carers each 30 mins?(Required)YesNoNot applicableDid the Deck Supervisor deliver Brief & complete set up on time?(Required)YesNoNot applicableAre the pool signs all out and appropriately placed?(Required)YesNoNot applicableDoes the Deck Supervisor embody the 6 Every Moment Matters Behaviours?(Lasting impressions, Takes Pride, Situational Awareness, Hospitality, Consistent, Communities)(Required)YesNoNot applicableDoes the Deck Supervisor spend time sitting?(Required)YesNoNot applicableThe following questions are a rating scale (1 being lowest to 5 being highest)Does the Deck Supervisor idle around the PARC Swim Table?(Required)12345Not applicableDoes the Deck Supervisor have open body language/make eye contact/use a happy tone of voice?(Required)12345Not applicableDoes the Deck Supervisor have conversations with Swim Teachers for less than 30 seconds (assessments excluded)?(Required)12345Not applicableDoes the Deck Supervisor have conversations with the other Deck Supervisor or Lifeguards for less than 30 seconds?(Required)12345Not applicableFinal CommentsGeneral Feedback(Required)Any Follow up needed(Required)
