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To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the C,ity Commission Via: Hector Mirabile, PhD, City Manage Concerning the above referenced RFP for the operator, the two (2) propos considered were from Ocaquatics Swim School, the first ranked firm, a from Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc., the second ranked firm. After numerous draf of an Operating Agreement, Ocaquatics Swim School withdrew fro consideration. Attachments: 0 Proposal Submittal MM. MURRAY PARK POOL OPERATING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made between Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc., a Florida corporation, ( "Operator ") and the City of South Miami, a Florida municipal corporation, ( "City "), on this day of , 2011. WHEREAS, City desires to design and build a community swimming pool facility ( "Facility ") at Murray Park located at 5800 S.W. 66th Street, South Miami, Florida; WHEREAS, Operator desires to participate in the design of the Facility community swimming pool, and supporting amenities, such as a reception area, office, staff area, changing area, bathrooms, viewing area, pump room, chemical room, pool room and outdoor area for the outdoor pool, all necessary to conduct swimming programs and teaching at the Facility; WHEREAS, Operator possesses the requisite skills, training, experience, knowledge, and ability to operate and conduct swimming programs and teaching at the Facility and City does not possess such skills; WHEREAS, City agreed to design and build the Facility at its sole expense and Operator agreed to serve as a consultant on the City's Design/Build Team for selection of a mutually agreeable design and construction based on the same and, subsequently, to operate and maintain the Facility at its sole expense with receipt of all revenue from the operation of the Facility as its compensation; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter set forth, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: This Operating Agreement ( "Agreement ") shall only take effect upon the occurrence of all of the following events: A. Operator's participation in the design/build process of the Facility, with the Operator consulting and advising the City's Design/Build Team, inclusive of the City - selected design/build firm, and signing -off approval for the Facility's construction at the fifty percent (50 %) state of completion, seventy -five percent (75 %) state of completion, and one - hundred percent (100 %) state of completion; B. The design of the Facility substantially complies with both the design parameters as recommended and provided by the Operator and set forth herein as Agreement Exhibit "A" and the sketch of the land as set forth herein as Agreement Exhibit «B,5. C. The Operator provides detailed guidelines for the Facility including, but not limited to, operations, maintenance, repairs, life safety, security, upkeep, management, etc. as set forth herein as Agreement Exhibit "C." D. The Operator provides a detailed manual for the Facility including, but not limited to, a schedule of hours, programs, classes, fees, etc. as set forth herein as Agreement Exhibit "D." E. The Facility is enclosed by a fence and excludes the parking area for the Facility and the remainder of Murray Park which shall not be considered part of the Facility for purposes of this Agreement, and F. The Facility is constructed and approved for occupancy and use by all applicable government authorities, evidenced by the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City, upon completion of the project including, but not limited to, any and all extensions provided for the project's multiple funding sources, whichever of the aforementioned is the latter with no financial consequence or obligation to either party and return of any and all deposits paid. In the event that these conditions precedent are not met within two (2) years of the effective date of this Agreement as defined herein, this Agreement shall become null and void; and thereupon all parties shall be released of any and all obligations under this Agreement and this Agreement shall terminate. 2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five years commencing on the date that the Facility receives its certificate of occupancy. City shall deliver notice of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy within five business days of its issuance. 3. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPAGE: City shall bear all costs and be solely responsible for the design and construction of the Facility. 4. ACCESS AND UTILITIES: The City will permit and maintain free access to the pool site and, if City changes locks at the pool site, three (3) sets of keys should be supplied to Operator within one (1) working day. City further agrees to furnish the Operator with the following utilities and, upon assuming control of the pool operations, the Operator agrees to assume full responsibility for payment of the monthly usage costs: A. Water Page 2 of 18 B. Electricity C. 110 volt electrical outlet in pump room 5. OPENING: Operator agrees to make pool "ready to swim" by completing the following services, where applicable: A. Provide a pre- season "Pool Data" report of pool facility. ( "Pool Data" report available upon request). Report will cover the following items: 1. Type of equipment 2. Condition of pool 3. Gallons of water 4. Filter type and status 5. Pool pump type and status 6. General condition of pool structure 7. Electrical equipment type and status B. Clean pool (pool bottom must be visible) C. Clean pool decking D. Inspect chemical feed pumps E. Inspect all filtration equipment F. Inspect flow meters, pressure gauges, and valves G. Mount diving boards, guard chairs, and ladders, if applicable H. Clean bathhouse I. Inspect water - testing supplies J. Inspect underwater lights K. Clean, fold, and store pool cover(s) L. Order, store, and inject all necessary chemicals to establish proper levels to meet all State, County, City, and other applicable requirements. Page 3 of 18 M. Set out and clean deck furniture. N. Start up filtration system. O. Perform requisite repair work as required herein this Agreement. NOTE: Operator will automatically install and /or replace those items necessary to meet county code requirements. P. Inspect all skimmers Q. Inspect vacuum system R. Inspect return inlets S. Inspect pump room valve system T. Operator shall maintain all landscaping within the fenced area of the Facility 6. VANDALISM: the Operator shall be completely responsible for any and all cleanup required as the result of vandalism up to the amount ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00). 7. PERMITS: The Operator shall be completely responsible for applying for and obtaining from the local health department or other regulatory agency a swimming pool operating permit for the City prior to opening. Operator will pay for, in advance, all fees associated with obtaining the permit. The Operator shall advise and assist the City regarding the permit, and will make any necessary repairs and provide those parts and items required to satisfy health department requirements. These repairs will be made in accordance with all the provisions herein this Agreement. 8. MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS: The Operator shall bring the City's pool into compliance with minimum standards in the following areas: A. Safety warning signs on pool deck. B. Tile depth marking at water line and on pool deck. C. Safety equipment: ring buoy(s), rescue tube(s), shepherd hook(s), first aid kit, safety rope with buoys, and Automated External Defibrillators (AED). D. GFI circuit breakers for underwater pool lights. E. The Operator shall provide a lightning early warning system. Page 4 of 18 9. POOL OPERATIONS: Operator agrees to furnish certified lifeguards trained in LGT (Lifeguard Training), Community CPR, and First Aid to operate the pool on a schedule as determined by the Operator and approved by the City Manager. Operator represents and warrants it has specific knowledge of all applicable laws, codes and regulations, whether State, County, Municipality, or otherwise, regarding the pool(s) operation and maintenance including, without limitation, providing the required number of properly trained lifeguards, and will ensure that its employees, agents and other parties follow all applicable laws, codes and regulations. At any time a lifeguard is not on duty, the Operator will ensure the pool is not open to the public. NO CHANGE IN DATES OF OPERATION OR HOURS OF OPERATION CAN BE ACCEPTED UNLESS WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER IS RECEIVED THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO CHANGE REQUEST. 10. WADING POOL (if applicable): Operator agrees to maintain the wading pool and, where applicable, to maintain water chemistry. 11. PERSONNEL: All Operator personnel who will work at the City's pool in fulfilling the terms of this Agreement, including all lifeguards, shall be employed solely by the Operator and be employees of the Operator. NO LIFEGUARDS SHALL BE ENGAGED BY THE OPERATOR AS AN "INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR" TO FULFILL THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. A. The Operator agrees to pay the following for Operator employees, including all lifeguards: 1. wages 2. income tax withholdings 3. Social security withholdings 4. State unemployment insurance 5. Federal unemployment insurance 6. Workmen's compensation insurance Page 5 of 18 B. While the Facility is under Construction, the Operator shall seek City of South Miami residents to train and prepare for the lifeguard and other personnel positions the Operator will require. C. All of the Operator's personnel, without exception, shall submit to and pass a Level II Background Check as defined by Florida Statutes §1012.312 and a Drug Test in order to work at the Facility and proof of the same shall be provided to the City. D. The Operator shall train personnel. Personnel not performing up to the standards of the City will be replaced by the Operator immediately. E. Personnel employed by the Operator shall have Basic Life Guarding Certificates, Lifeguard Training Certificates, or the equivalent, as well as Red Cross CPR and First Aid. F. Personnel employed by the Operator shall go through the Operator's orientation training, onsite training, and an annual guard training review. G. Personnel will be trained in the area of blood borne pathogen and provided a blood borne pathogen exposure control kit. H. Lifeguards shall have the authority to expel swimmers and any and all other persons within the pool facility, within their best judgment and sole discretion consistent with the published and posted rules of the Operator and minimum safety standards as established herein. I. Certified Pool Operators (CPO) will train all management personnel on independent mechanical operation of City's facility. J. Operator's full time management staff will supervise personnel. Operator supervisors will inspect the City's facilities no less than two (2) times each week to check the Facility. The Operator shall provide the City's Parks and Recreation Director or designee with monthly maintenance reports. 12. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: Operator personnel responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following duties: A. Life guarding any and all pools the Facility may have. B. Checking water chemistry and record readings a minimum of three (3) times a day or as per State and County requirements. C. Maintaining chemical balance of pool water Page 6 of 18 D. Cleaning tiles around pool edge E. Back washing filtration system as needed F. Cleaning pump system strainer basket G. Cleaning bathhouse daily, and inspect same each hour H. Cleaning swimming pool area daily I. Vacuuming pool a minimum of two (2) times per week or as needed J. Emptying trash receptacles and placing receptacles within the fenced area at the curb on trash days K. Straightening deck furniture L. Replenishing janitorial supplies in bathhouse M. Enforcing the Operator's rules for the safety and convenience of all patrons N. Maintain mechanical equipment O. Report all medical or disciplinary action to the Operator (copies of reports available to City upon request). P. Contacting the City Manager prior to opening for instruction on City's rules and regulations. Q. Lock and secure facility upon closing. R. Demonstration of safety rescue procedures upon request by the City. S. Report and document all action that may jeopardize the spirit and content of this agreement. 13. RAIN DAY: On rain days the Operator will keep one (1) lifeguard at the Pool Facility at all times. Closing of the pool operations due to inclement weather shall be the responsibility of the Pool Operator. Regularly scheduled time permitting, the pool operations will resume immediately thereafter the inclement weather has dissipated and the Operator deems it safe to do so. Operator will inform the City's Parks and Recreation Director or designee of any such closing and reopening. Closing of the Pool Facility for more than four (4) hours for any reason shall require approval from the City's Parks and Recreation Director. Page 7 of 18 14. WATER QUALITY: At no time will the water chemistry cause a failure of permission to operate the pool granted by the State, County, City, or other applicable regulatory body. If, in the discretion of the Operator, it is determined that the water quality is insufficient to properly operate the pool, the Operator shall have the right to close the pool for such period of time as shall be necessary to correct the water quality. Any work performed by Operator shall be subject to the terms and conditions herein this Agreement. 15. CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES: Operator agrees to supply, at its expense: A. All chemicals for safe and clean pool water throughout the summer. Chlorine Calcium chloride Sodium bicarbonate Stablilizer Algaecides Metal remover Soda ash Pool clarifier Acids Diatomaceous earth Chemicals, other than the above referenced, or substitutions, shall require approval from the City's Parks and Recreation Director. B. The following bathhouse supplies: Soap Disinfectant Deodorizers Toilet Tissue Paper Towels Trash Can Liners C. The following cleaning supplies: Mops Toilet Bowl Brush Brushes Scrubbies Dust Pan Sponges Buckets Page 8 of 18 D. Normal incandescent light bulbs for the bathrooms, pump room, and lifeguard room. The Operator shall be responsible for the cost of replacing all light bulbs. E. Operator shall also be responsible for providing the following equipment: Water Hoses Algae Brushes Pool Vacuum Heads Leaf Net Pool Poles Shepherd Hook Pool Vacuum Hoses Pool Rule Signs Ring Buoys Trash Receptacles Rescue Tubes Water Test Kit Safety Rope and Buoys First Aid Kit F. Operator agrees to supply, at its expense the following: First aid supplies: Band -aides Gauze pads Antibacterial cream Bee sting swabs 16. REPAIR WORK: The Operator shall be responsible for the performance of any and all repair work needed during the term of this agreement and shall provide the City with quarterly reports concerning the same. 17. INSURANCE/LIABILITY: A. Required insurance for the Facility shall include the following: 1. Operator will provide participant liability insurance reasonably satisfactory to City to insure against any claims for negligence arising out of or related to the Operations and will provide City with evidence of such insurance at the time this Agreement is executed. Operator will provide City with a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of South Miami as an additional insured. Page 9 of 18 2. City will supply Operator with a Certificate of Property and Casualty Insurance as to the Facility, confirming the existence of coverage. B. Operator shall maintain and keep in full force the following coverage: 1. Worker's Compensation insurance covering all persons engaged on behalf of the Operator in the performance of the terms of this agreement. 2. General liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for each accident and $5,000,000.00 for each person. 3. Professional liability insurance on the lifeguards in the amount of $5,000,000.00. Operator agrees to supply copies of certificates of insurance to the City verifying the above - mentioned insurance coverage. Operator agrees to list City as an Additional Insured of the Operator's General and Professional liability insurance and shall provide the City quarterly reports concerning any and all claims. 18. MISCELLANEOUS: A. City shall require Operator to display signs, at least 8 %2" x 11 ", at all entrances to the pool premises, in plain view, designating the responsibility of the Operator for the pool staff, and, shall seek approval for the same from the City Manager and the City's Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB). B. City agrees to communicate any comments, suggestions, or complaints concerning the pool, pool staff, or management service directly to the Operator management as well as the pool manager. 19. ANNUAL WALK THROUGH: The Operator and the City will complete an annual inspection of the City's facility. It is the intention of the Operator to provide the City with a detailed and specific account of the condition of the Facility. Upon inspection, the Operator will provide a written report sent to the City. At the City's request, Operator will perform any repairs listed in the report, in accordance with this Agreement. 20. OPERATIONS OF THE FACILITY: Operator shall bear all costs and be solely responsible for the operations of the Facility ( "Operations "). Operations shall include the following: Page 10 of 18 A. FACILITY: Operator shall operate and be responsible for the Facility which shall include only the area enclosed by a fence consisting of one outdoor pool, one indoor pool, a reception area, office, staff area, changing areas, bathrooms, viewing area, pump room, chemical room, pool room and outdoor area for the outdoor pool. Operator shall not operate nor be responsible for the area not enclosed by the fence including of the parking area for the Facility and the remainder of Murray Park. B. SCHEDULING AND PROGRAMMING OF THE FACILITY: Operator shall have exclusive control over and be responsible for the scheduling and programming of the Pool Facility. 1. Swimming programs shall include, at a minimum, recreational /open swim, swimming lessons by the Operator, lap swimming, and community rentals. 2. Operator shall determine the scheduling of all programs offered at the Facility. The Operator shall provide open swim sessions in no less than twenty five percent (25 %) of the Facility pool(s) during weekday operating hours and no less than fifty percent (50 %) of the Facility pool(s) during weekend operating hours. 3. Operator shall provide reasonable public access and community use of the Facility so as not to interfere with Operator's programs. 4. Program fees will be reasonable and comparable to rates and fees charged by similar public facilities in the surrounding area. 5. Free open swim sessions on a not to interfere basis shall be provided to children who reside within the City and reduced rate swimming lessons will be available for City residents. C. RISK MANAGEMENT: The Operator shall provide and maintain at all times the liability coverage required by the City. D. SIGNS: The Operator shall provide and maintain all necessary and required signage for the Pool Facility. E. OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: Operator shall bear all costs required to carry out the Operations of the Facility. Operator shall pay for all metered utilities required to operate the Facility such electricity, gas, and water. Page 11 of 18 F. MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITY: Responsibility for the maintenance of the Facility shall be allocated as follows: 1. Should some aspect of the Pool Facility require repair or special maintenance the Operator shall promptly pay for and address the same. 2. The Operator shall keep records related to the maintenance and submit quarterly reports concerning the same. 21. REVENUE: Operator shall charge reasonable rates and fees for use of the Pool Facility by patrons and is entitled to all revenue generated by such rates and fees. Operator shall provide the City with a fee schedule and those fees associated with City or membership discounts shall be approved by the City. 22. TAXES: Operator shall be responsible for all payments of federal, state, and /or local taxes related to the Operations, inclusive of sales tax if applicable. 23. SECURITY: At its sole expense, Operator shall install and maintain any and all security and alarm systems necessary for the proper safeguarding of the Facility and City's residents including, but not limited to, contracting with a monitoring company and assuring said applicable systems are directly connected with the Police Department. 24. IMPROVEMENTS: Should Operator install or improve the Facility beyond the original design of the Facility as evidenced by the approved plans required to issue the certificate of occupancy, Operator shall have the right to remove and retain those improvements after termination of this Agreement provided that such removal does not cause structural damage to the Facility. 25. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Operator is an independent corporate entity under this Agreement and nothing herein shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties. 26. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operator agrees to provide its services during the term of this Agreement in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and health and safety standards. 27. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Operator shall secure all necessary business and professional licenses at its sole expense prior to undertaking the Operations. Page 12 of 18 28. CANCELLATION: The City shall have the right to cancel this Agreement for cause upon ninety (90) days written notice to Operator. Upon cancellation for cause, the Operator shall forfeit any and all rights to its Deposit or Bond and said funds shall become the sole and exclusive property of the City. Should the City cancel the Agreement for convenience, the City shall return to the Operator any and all deposits it paid. 29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION, and BINDING EFFECT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings or negotiation, written or oral. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in writing, signed by both parties hereto. This Agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the City and Operator and so their respective heirs, successors and assigns. 30. SEVERABILITY: If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons of circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 31. NONWAIVER: City and Operator agree that no failure to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement on the part of either party shall operate as a waiver of any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement. 32. NO DISCRIMINATION: No action shall be taken by the Declarant, the Association, the Board of Directors or Operator which would discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability, including, but not limited to times of "Adult Swim" and restricting usage of the pools to anyone over the age of thirteen (13) at any time. 33. INDEMNIFICATION: Operator hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against any and all losses, damages, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney's fees and court costs, that may be incurred or suffered by City as a result of any claim, including, without limitation, a claim for negligence, being asserted against City by any party which arises from, results from relates directly or indirectly to, or is in any way whatsoever connected with Operator's obligation and duties under this Agreement. Page 13 of 18 34. TERMINATION: Upon a material breach of any of the terms of this Agreement by either party or for reasons outside of either party's control, both parties shall have a duty to attempt to resolve the breach as provided for herein this Agreement. In the event that such a breach may not be resolved, either party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement and provide notice of such termination within ninety (90) days of the breach. Upon termination due to Operator's breach of Contract, the Operator shall forfeit any and all rights to its Deposit or Bond and said funds shall become the sole and exclusive property of the City. Should the City terminate the Agreement for convenience, the City shall return to the Operator any and all deposits it paid. Additionally, in the event that this Agreement is not renewed, it shall be considered terminated and the City shall return to the Operator any and all deposits it paid. 35. MODIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT: No waiver or modification of this Agreement, in whole or part, will be valid unless in writing and duly executed by each of -the parties. Any waiver of any term, condition or provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition or provision hereof, nor will a waiver of any breach of any term, condition or provision constitute a waiver of any subsequent or succeeding breach. 36. GOVERNING LAWS: This Agreement and the performance of services hereunder will be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, with exclusive venue for the resolution of any dispute being a court of competent jurisdiction in Miami -Dade County, Florida. 37. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any claim or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to informal mediation and, if need be, arbitration. The parties shall share equally the mediator and, if need be, the arbitrator fees and any such other filing fees as may be applicable. The mediation and, if need be, the arbitration shall be held in Miami -Dade County, Florida and shall provide an enforceable settlement. A. When initiating mediation and upon a mediator being chosen by both parties, the mediation shall take place at the Mediator's first available opportunity and both parties shall share equally in the cost. If the mediation fails to achieve a mutually agreed upon resolution or settlement for the dispute, and either party so desires, the parties may file a demand for arbitration and select an arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Said demand would be filed within seven (7) business days of the Mediator's declaration of an impasse. Page 14 of 18 B. The arbitration shall be conducted under the rules of the AAA. The Arbitrator shall have jurisdiction and authority to decide the dispute solely arising from the specifications of this Agreement. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to change, amend, add to, subtract from or otherwise alter or supplement this Agreement, or any part thereof, or any amendment hereto. 1. The City and the Operator shall mutually agree in writing as to the statement of the matter to be arbitrated prior to the arbitration and the Arbitrator shall confine the decision to the particular matter specified. 2. Each party shall bear the expense of its own witnesses and representatives and shall bear equally in the cost of the impartial Arbitrator, including, but not limited to, any applicable retainer fee. The party desiring a transcript of the meeting shall bear the cost of the same. 3. Copies of the arbitration award made in accordance with the jurisdiction and authority provided by this Agreement shall be furnished to both parties within thirty (30) days of the hearing and shall be final and binding on both. 38. ATTORNEYS' FEES: In the event of any litigation between the parties arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement or a breach thereof, each party shall be responsible for its own attorneys' fees and costs. 39. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.: This Agreement contains that complete agreement of the parties and will supersede any and all other agreements, understandings and representation by and between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof. 40. AUDIT: Upon request and during regular business hours, the Operator shall allow the City or its consultant to audit, inspect, and examine the facility for safety and contractual compliance. In an effort to confirm such information, the City may communicate directly with service providers and providers of pool maintenance goods. Additionally, the Operator shall keep complete and accurate books and records of accounts and business operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for a period of three (3) years. 41. DEPOSIT: The Operator shall provide the City a deposit equal to the cost of six (6) months of maintenance of the Facility in the amount of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00). The City shall hold the deposit and in the event that the City terminates the Agreement, the deposit shall be returned to the Operator. In the event that the Operator terminates the Agreement, the deposit shall be retained as the agreed upon Page 15 of 18 liquidated damages due to the difficulty of ascertaining actual damages at this pre - design/build stage. It is the intention of the parties that in addition to the matters set forth above, the referenced SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00) shall also serve as a security deposit which the City can utilize to enforce any and all terms and conditions of this Agreement should the Operator fail to comply with the same. 42. ASSIGNMENT: Operator shall not assign or transfer its rights under this Agreement without the express written consent of the City including, but not limited to, the sale of its stock, assets, or any and all other licenses, permits, and rights it may possess at the time of this Agreement's execution. In turn, and upon its approval, the City will not unreasonably withhold and /or delay said consent. 43. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Agreement shall not become effective and binding until it has been executed by both parties hereto and the Operator has paid the City its Deposit as required herein the Agreement. At which time the Agreement shall be dated for purposes of its execution date with that date the last party so executed the same. 44. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY: It is specifically understood and agreed that no other entity shall be a third party beneficiary hereunder, and that none of provisions of this Agreement shall be for the benefit of or be enforceable by any other than the parties hereto, and that only the parties hereto shall have any rights hereunder. 45. FURTHER ASSURANCES: The parties hereto agree to execute any and all other and further documents as might be reasonably necessary in order to ratify, confirm, and effectuate the intent and purposes of the Agreement. 46. TIME OF ESSENCE: Time is of the essence of this Agreement. 47. CONSTRUCTION: This Agreement shall not be construed more strongly against either party hereto, regardless of who was more responsible for its preparation. 48. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party hereto shall be in default of its failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement if caused by acts of God, civil commotion, strikes, labor disputes, or governmental demands or requirements. However, each party shall notify the other of any such occurrence. Page 16 of 18 49. NOTICES: Whenever notice shall be required or permitted herein, it shall be delivered by hand delivery or certified mail, with return receipt requested and shall be deemed delivered on the date shown on the delivery date on the return receipt or the date shown as the date same was refused, as follows: If to the City of South Miami If to Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc.: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D, City Manager 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 With copies to: Thomas F. Pepe, Esq., Acting City Attorney 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc. c/o Jonathan M. Strauss, Operations/Finance Officer 9800 S.W. 71" Avenue Miami, Florida 33156 50. ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of this Agreement by City through signatures below, and return of this Agreement along with any payments due hereunder will constitute a contract entered into in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions and addenda attached hereto. Page 17 of 18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement this of 2011. Signature of Witness Name Signature of Witness Name Signature of Witness C Signature of Witness Name Page 18 of 18 Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc., a Florida corporation day of By: Jonathan M. Strauss, Operations/Finance Officer City of South Miami, a Florida municipal corporation LN Hector Mirabile, Ph.D, City Manager EXHIBIT "A" r r r City of South Miami Designated Pool Design Area at Murray Park 's 0 10 20 30 40 50 100 150 200 Feet AN.M.Mom Murray Park Pool Operator A. Jonathan Strauss Operations /Finance Officer 9800 SW 71 Avenue Miami, FL 33156 Contact: (305) 273 -1129 (o) (305) 283 -6391 (c) (305) 273 -1189 (f) The following documents highlight the credentials that qualify Swim Gym Aquatics (SGA), Inc as the best suited candidate to be selected as the Aquatic Facility Operator and Consulting Agency for the City of South Miami's Murray Park Community Pool. Our vast experience of over 30 years in the aquatics industry will provide the City of South Miami with a program that will meet and exceed the needs of the local community. Swim Gym brings a turn key operation to the City that not only features an organization that has proven success with other public /private partnerships, but also brings a philanthropic organization that is committed to its community. In 2007, Swim Gym, along with 8 other independent Board Members, founded The H2Os Foundation, a non profit organization that seeks to eliminate drowning in South Florida. Since 2008, more than 700 children from various South Dade communities as well as children in the City of Miami's inner city park system have learned to swim free of charge. Another pool under SGA's umbrella will provide exponential opportunities. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with the City of South Miami. Sincerely, Jonathan M. Strauss B. Table of Contents CoverLetter ................. ... - ................... ........ ............... ...................... .............. _..... .l TableoF Contents ................................... - ....................... .............. ....................... --.... 2 Qualifications and Background of Operator .............................................. ,.~~,-^_,_,^3 Servicesand Schedules ............... ... .................... ........... ................................ g Staffing and Management ''''''''''.''''''''''.'''.'—'.'''—^''''''^^^~-'''.'..''''''''''-''22 Quality Asaucmoon Risk Management and Insurance ... ............................ ...... —.25 Public Communication, Marketing, and Registration .................................. ........ 24 Fees............ ...................... '..'.....'.''.—'.'''''''''.'''''''''''''''''-'^'`~''-'`30 Assistancefrom City .............. ._........ ............. ................ ........... 31 Augmentations tV the Scope of Service .............. ........... ...... ................. ..... ....3{ IN C. Qualifications and Background of Operator 1. Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc is located at 9800 SW 71 Avenue, Miami, FL 33156 and is Florida Corporation with sub S status. 2. Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc (SGA) has become, since 1983, South Florida's most dynamic and cutting edge aquatic and extreme sports provider for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. SGA operates an all- aquatic sports summer camp for children ages 3 -15 that caters to over 1200 campers per summer. Additionally, year round learn -to -swim, fitness fun for adults, teens and children 8 & older, and swim training is offered at both facilities managed by SGA, one on Virginia Key at the City of Miami Rowing Center and the other in Kendall at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center. Recently, SGA has been contracted to consult and implement aquatics programming at the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center to commence operation in the summer of 2012. SGA has been an aquatics provider in the South Florida Community for over 25 years, in existence since 1983, working diligently to establish a legacy and brand that targeted consumers trust and respect for personal fitness and child development. Swim Gym's creators Robert Strauss, a 1972 Olympic Swimmer, and wife Jennie Strauss founded the organization with the premise that every person, regardless of age, become a water - wise, competent swimmer. Because of Coach Strauss' diligent work ethic and network within the swimming world, the brand has received global recognition. Coach Strauss' industry expertise has been sought for lecture at aquatics and fitness conferences in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Germany, France, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Japan. With the growing health and fitness boom in South Florida and the fact that Miami is home to Swim Gym, it is only natural to continue to target its local base with expanding programming. Both Robert and Jennie Strauss graduated from the University of Miami with Masters Degrees, Robert in the School of Education and Jennie in the School of Music. Three years ago, son Jonathan Strauss joined the family business to implement a clearly defined plan for programmatic expansion. Jonathan graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with an undergraduate degree in Sport Management. During his 4 years at Florida, he also swam on the varsity team and was selected as team captain in his final 2 years. He received a Masters Degree in Sport Administration from the University of Miami in 2007. Consider the fact that SGA's training centers are centrally located within population dense sectors of Miami -Dade County, which alone yields a customer base of over 2.5 million residents. The goal of SGA is to foster the continuous development of sport practitioners at the grassroots level, but also develop elite athletes in competitive aquatic sports. Over the 3 Organizational Chart AmASMSUM 11 Championship. During his coaching tenure, 6 of his athletes have been awarded a Miami Herald MVP; an interesting statistic: since 1984 more than 300 children, who learned to swim at Swim Gym, continued swimming through high school years, and achieved All -Dade Miami Herald honors, in either swimming or water polo. This trend continues. Coach Strauss opted to teach in an environment more conducive to the learning and recreational aspects of the activity; not necessarily a competitive swimming pool. Saving lives took priority over `Olympic Medals'. In 1983, Swim Gym Swim School was born and it operated until 1997 in a warehouse in Coral Gables. In 1988 Coach Strauss became a founding member of the National Swim School Association and was elected to the Board of directors for two terms, his slate: change the statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics in reference to swimming instruction for children under age 4. (The implementation of this quest was finally achieved in May 2010). The Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp opened its doors to the public at the Miami Rowing Club in 1995, in the summer of 2010, the camp hosted 820 children that participated in a program that included: learn to swim and age appropriate competitive swimming skills, wake skate and wake board "Grinch" skiing, kayak, canoe, sail and kite board, water -polo and SKWIM, water bike, open water swimming, log rolling, snorkeling and monofin, rock climbing, Indo board, trampoline, dodge ball, sand volley and sand soccer, the summer of 2010 marked the 16`h edition of SGASC. In 1997, Coach Strauss and staff moved to the Jewish Community Center of Kendall. The physical plant at the JCC improved conditions to teach and coach people of all ages, and turned SGA into one of the Top 5 Authorized Providers of the American Red Cross in the S. Florida Chapter this included certification of water safety instructors and life guards. In June 2007, the City of Miami took over the park on Virginia Key and invited Swim Gym to be the Aquatics Safety Provider at the City of Miami Rowing Center that included a learn to swim program, for all ages, swim training and racing programs for triathletes, adults and children, a continued tradition of the Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp attended by children from around the world, as well as a 2nd facility for an ARC Authorized Provider center that included open water lifeguard training a much needed service, for obvious reasons, in our community. Since 1979, Coach Strauss has lectured in Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, Canada, Peru, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, France, Spain, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United States. This millennium alone, reflects the cutting edge techniques of Swim Gym Aquatics as evidenced by Coach Strauss speaking engagements. 2010 August Federaci6n Mexicana de Natacion: I Central American and Caribbean Clinc Presenter /Translator, Acapulco, Mexico November IV Acuarela Encuentro Internacional de Educaci6n Acudtica, 3 keynote addresses, Oaxaca, Mexico. 2009 February IV Central American Swimming Teachers Swiminar in San Jose, Costa Rica October VII Acudtica Nelson Vargas "Ron Johnson" World Clinic, San Luis Potosi, Mexico 2008 January: Robert Strauss Swiminar: La Plata, Argentina a 40 year- old Escuela Puchuri de Natacion (50 participants) February: Coach Strauss was invited to spearhead the "Capacitaci6n Amual" at Acudtica Nelson Vargas, a seminar that had in excess of 400 participants in every session April: Club Canada, Pedregal, Mexico, D.F.: Sponsored RS Swiminar: 40 teachers and 60 swimmers, 6 months to 6 years old October IV Clinica Mundial de Natacion in Mexico hosted by Acudtica Nelson Vargas. I participated as Presenter and Translator of the whole program that hosted in excess of 1000 attendees November World Aquatic Baby Conference in Nagoya, Japan: Speaker Robert Strauss Swiminar @ Itoman Swim School in Osaka, Japan 2007 March: Swim Gym @ the "J" hosted the American Swim Coaches Association National Learn to Swim Conference. April: USAS invited Coach Strauss to the 3`d Annual "Build a Pool" Conference in Colorado Springs. May: A lifetime goal became a reality, the Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association invited Coach Strauss to present at ASCTA the Annual World Clinic in the Australian Gold Coast. Asociaci6n Colombiana de Tecnicos y Educadores de Natacion invited Coach Strauss to Armenia, Colombia to spearhead a three day Swiminar. July: Jesse Vassallo, president of the Swim Federation of Puerto Rico organized a National Coach RS Swiminar in San Juan for 150 swim teachers. September: Coach Strauss again translated the ASCA World Clinic in San Diego, CA. October: World Aquatic Baby Conference: New Zealand - Presenter World Aquatic Babies and Children Conference: St. Petersburg, Florida - Presenter December: Head Coach of the American National Team that competed in Argentina at the Pan Am Maccabi Games 2006 Coach Strauss was commissioned by United States Master's Swimming to post weekly workouts on the United States Swimming website the entire year March: Minnesota Robert Strauss Swiminar, invited by Peter Schrock for in house training at Family Swim School May: Guatemala Central American Learn to Swim Conference, organized by Coach Gustavo Bucaro, director of Gold's Gym Swim School and Sharks Swim Team August: Coach RS lectured in Argentina invited by the Argentinean Olympic Federation to lecture in tandem with Bill Sweetenham to more than 400 swim teachers and coaches from South America. September: Fantasmic, for the second time in three years, invited Coach RS to Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico; other speakers included Olympic medalists Gary Hall, Sr. '68, '72, `76 and Ed Moses 2000. November: American Swim Coaches Association 2" d Annual Business Meeting Conference, in Fort Lauderdale 2005 November: Rosario, Argentina with Junior National Swim Coach Ricardo Nallino September: translator ASCA World Clinic in Ft. Lauderdale August: Robert Strauss Swiminars in Sweden, one in Stockholm sponsored by Watenhusset and one in Uppsala organized by well -known Baby Swimming specialist Dr. Ludmilla Rosengren April: Veracruz, Mexico, for the third time in 6 years, Annual International Swim Clinic, sponsored by Acuario and Aquara Swim Schools March: Coach RS Swiminar, for the second year in a row, was the choice for staff training at Dolphin Swim School in Love Park, 111. 2004 November: Nordic Countries Baby Swimming Convention in Oslo, Norway October: CONSANAT meetings in Indianapolis 7 September: Indianapolis translator of the American Swim Coaches Other conferences that Coach Strauss has attended and presented during this millennium include: November 2002 Hanover, Germany at the Aqua Pedagogue National Convention; October 2002 Monterrey, Mexico at the National Swim School Association as speaker and translator of the program Zaragoza, Spain in March 2002 at the International Fitness Congress sponsored by the Pedro Franco (RIP) Organization; October 2001 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, with Fitness Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina at the World Aquatic Baby Congress and Argentinean Swim Coaches World Clinic: presenter and translator Santa Fe, Argentina September 2001 ASCA World Clinic New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - Swim America Track: The Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp; Veracruz, Mexico April 2001: Learn to Swim Clinic, named after newly released video, "Why Swim, If You Can Fly ?!" Coach Robert Strauss was born in Mexico in 1952, member of Mexican National age group team from 1961 until 1967, and member of the Mexican Senior National Team from 1969 until 1973. Highlights of his swimming career included participation in the 1972 Munich Olympics; World University Games, Turin, Italy 1970 and Moscow, Russia 1973; gold, silver, and bronze medalist in the World Maccabi Games, Israel 1969 and 1973; seven -medal winner in Central America and Association World Clinic Cuernavaca, Mexico 3 Keynote presentations at the V Fantasmic Aquatic Congress May: CLUB 2004 International Congress of Health and Fitness in Mexico City April: Love Park, IL in -house training to the entire staff of Dolphin Swim Team March: Maldonado, Uruguay South American Championships invited by the Colombian Swim Federation FECNA to be one of the assistant coaches of the senior national team 2003 September: ASCA World Clinic speaker in the classroom and in the pool May: International Swim Clinic in Veracruz, Mexico; and FAEL in Nantes, France March: Club Casablanca de Mexico hosted him for their Annual In House Teacher's Training Seminar January: I Aqua Pedagogue Seminar organized by the Mexican Swim Federation February: Acuatica Nelson Vargas Coach Strauss directed the in house training seminar for more than 390 teachers and coaches Other conferences that Coach Strauss has attended and presented during this millennium include: November 2002 Hanover, Germany at the Aqua Pedagogue National Convention; October 2002 Monterrey, Mexico at the National Swim School Association as speaker and translator of the program Zaragoza, Spain in March 2002 at the International Fitness Congress sponsored by the Pedro Franco (RIP) Organization; October 2001 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, with Fitness Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina at the World Aquatic Baby Congress and Argentinean Swim Coaches World Clinic: presenter and translator Santa Fe, Argentina September 2001 ASCA World Clinic New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - Swim America Track: The Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp; Veracruz, Mexico April 2001: Learn to Swim Clinic, named after newly released video, "Why Swim, If You Can Fly ?!" Coach Robert Strauss was born in Mexico in 1952, member of Mexican National age group team from 1961 until 1967, and member of the Mexican Senior National Team from 1969 until 1973. Highlights of his swimming career included participation in the 1972 Munich Olympics; World University Games, Turin, Italy 1970 and Moscow, Russia 1973; gold, silver, and bronze medalist in the World Maccabi Games, Israel 1969 and 1973; seven -medal winner in Central America and Caribbean Games, Panama 1970; finalist in Pan Am Games, Cali, Colombia 1971 From 1971 to 1974 awarded with a scholarship to study and swim at the University of Miami graduated with a degree in Mass Communications with emphasis in Broadcasting and Motion Pictures and a Minor in Mathematics. In 1977, Master's of Education from the same institution this degree emphasized Recreation Administration, Physiology and Educational Psychology. Coach RS has spent his entire professional career in Miami. Married since 1975 to Jennie and has two sons Alan (1979) and Jonathan (1982). Publications: 2010 — DISCOVER SWIMMING from A to ...SWIM (to be published) 2006 — Why Swim, If You Can Fly ?! (DVD format) 2003 — My First 15 Months of Aquatic Life English / Spanish 2000 — Why Swim, If You Can Fly ?! English / Spanish (VHS format) 2000 — Swim Gym Teachers Handbook Related Organizations and Professional Affiliations: Swim Gym has been the Aquatics Program Provider at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC in Kendall, since `97. References: Mr. Ed Rosen, Executive Director. Aquatics Provider of the City of Miami Rowing Center, which highlights the Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp and Mini Camp since `95 Member of American Swim Coaches Association since `76 Life -Plus Member of ASCA since `92 American Red Cross Authorized Provider since `97 Member of USA Swimming since '84 Partner of USA Swimming - Make a Splash Foundation since 2008 Partner and Founding Member of H2O's Foundation since 2008 Member of United States Swim School Association since `89 Lifeguard and CPR for Pro since `73 Water Safety Instructor since `77 Water Safety Instructor Trainer since `87 D. Programs, Services, Schedules 1. Swim Gym goal, approach and philosophy, a. We teach to SWIM FOR LIFE, we do not and probably will not teach to swim for your life. b. Initial approach empathy, patience and soft voice — soft touch, it is all about trust, `I will help you all the time', and follow through. The teacher does not know what the student feels or perceives... `I know YOU CAN', is not true. The student will throw your hand I away when THEY KNOW THEY CAN. Swimming is as important as reading, writing and arithmetic, with the added advantage that it can be learned much earlier, and will enrich the rest of the early childhood development programs while promoting a stronger base to learn the others. c. Philosophy: Swim Gym... It's a Way of Life! 2. Below is the Swim Gym skills development program that teachers follow and parents are welcome and encouraged to see the skills book for their children progress (report card), when possible the parents are empowered to work with their children. Many parents realize quickly they need some lessons as well. It is a family thing to come to play at the pool, progressing to swim team and adult fitness classes. Parent / Child 1 Parent / Child 2 Perception of Environment: Perception of Environment: Out -of -water exploration Out -of -water exploration In -water exploration In -water exploration Getting Wet: Enter water: With Toys: Buckets / Squirts In seated position Kicking / Stomping / Slapping / Splashing In seated position— rolling over and sliding in Enter Water:* Stepping or jumping in Lifting in Using stairs holding on to rail Sitting and Sliding Using a step ladder holding rails Crawling backwards on steps Exploring the pool (in shallow water) Walking in holding on to hand or rail Exit water: Exit Water:* Using steps and handrail Lifting out side of pool Using side of pool Climbing or crawling out steps Using a step ladder Walking out holding on to hand or rail Opening eyes and retrieving: Blowing bubbles: Objects below the surface on a step 12" below surface On the surface: 'P' phonetic = 'pppppp' Submerged objects 12" to 24" (arm's length) Submerged: With mouth and nose (readiness) Submerged objects 2' to 4' deep Underwater exploration: Bobbing together with caretaker 3 times in a row Submerging mouth, nose and eyes Front float Front float (not recommended) Front glide to the: parent, wall, steps, 'table' Front Glide with assistance: Back float hold under arm pit from behind right to right & left to left Back glide whisper at ear level a consistent warning signal Roll from front to back Back float Roll from back to front Back glide Passing between adults Roll from front to back (readiness) Drafting with breathing Roll from back to front Leg action on front — alternating or simultaneous Passing from instructor to parent movements Leg action on front Arm action on front — alternating or simultaneous Leg action on back movements Combined arm and leg actions on front with breathing Leg action on back — alternating or simultaneous movements Arm action on back — alternating or simultaneous movements Combined arm and leg actions on back Safety Topics — Directed to the Caretaker Safety Topics — Directed to the The importance of: Caretaker Wearing a life jacket The importance of: How to call for help Wearing a life jacket in the water Knowing first aid and CPR Reaching assists Basic water safety rules Basic water safety rules review General water safety around the home Safety: Recreational water illnesses At the beach HE Sun safety At the water park Floating Water Toys - limits & precautions Sinking Water Toys - limits & precautions ALL SKILLS are performed with assistance, the mission of the ALL SKILLS are performed with assistance. caretaker is threefold: Exceptions: The instances when the child initiates 1. Maintain a'Friendly Environment' the'swim' and pushes or jumps off the stomach of 2. Protect the child from him /her self the parent, steps, coping, side wall, or table; these 3. Always touch to maintain balance instances, reveal the best way for the child to discover the meaning of: "be careful!" *In all entries and exits, help as much as needed, as little as possible to Likewise, it is the best way for the child to invent prevent slips, trips or falls, 110% attention is required all the time! how to: "remain or get back to safety!" Remember, help as little as possible, as much as needed to succeed on the skill without forcing or creating a threatening environment. LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Enter water using ladder, steps or side Enter water by stepping or jumping Enter water by jumping from the side* Exit water using ladder, steps or side from the side (in shoulder -deep Headfirst entry from the side: Blowing bubbles 3" seconds - 'phonetic': water) Sitting position Mouth: 'BBBBBB' Exit water using ladder, steps or side Kneeling position Mouth: 'PPPPPP' (in chest -deep water) Bobbing while moving toward safety, Nose: 'MMMMMM' Submerge and hold breath 5" seconds 5 Bobbing, 3 times (waist -deep water) - 'phonetic': Lips: 'P' times (in chest -deep water) Opening eyes underwater and Tongue /Palate: 'T' Breathing to side 15 yards: retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in Bobbing, 5 times (chest -deep water) With kickboard in hands shallow water) Opening eyes under water and With 'stick' With assistance as needed: retrieving submerged objects, 2 FLOAT for 10 ": FLOAT for 3" times 'X', 'Y' arms, 'Y' legs, 'T', 'I' Supine = Back (in chest -deep water) FLOAT 30" in deep water: Prone = Front FLOAT for 5 ": Survival Prone Recover To A Vertical Position: Jellyfish Supine From a prone float or glide Tuck Tread Water From a back float or glide Front: 'X', 'Y' arms, 'Y' legs Change from vertical to horizontal Roll from front to back Back float -15" seconds position in Deep Water: Roll from back to front Glide 2 body lengths: Prone Treading using arm and hand actions (in chest- Front Supine deep water) Back Perform a Push off in a streamlined Perform 2 body lengths prone. Recover from a float or glide to a position on front 3 -5 body lengths: Front glide vertical position: Flutter kicking Alternating leg action Prone Dolphin kicking Simultaneous leg action Supine Swim 15 yards: Alternating arm action Roll from front to back Freestyle Simultaneous arm action Roll from back to front Elementary backstroke Combined arm and leg actions Change direction of travel while Kick on a Board 20 yards: Perform 2 body lengths supine: swimming on front or back Back flutter Back glide Treading using arm and leg actions, Breaststroke (feet flex or point) Alternating leg action 15" (in shoulder -deep water) Scissors kick, 10 yards Simultaneous leg action Perform 5 body lengths, prone: Alternating arm action Finning /Sculling arm action Simultaneous arm action Combined arm and leg actions Perform 5 body lengths, supine: In water at least 9 feet deep; at least Combined arm and leg actions Finning /Sculling arm action 5 feet deep for persons shorter than Combined arm and leg actions 4'6" tall and weighing 80 pounds or less SAFETY TOPICS SAFETY TOPICS SAFETY TOPICS STAYING SAFE AROUND WATER: STAYING SAFE AROUND WATER: STAYING SAFE AROUND WATER: Recognizing The Lifeguards Recognizing The Lifeguards Think Twice Before Going Near Cold On a Vessel Wear Your PFD On a Vessel Wear Your PFD Water or Ice, Thrice Before Going IN RECOGNIZING AN EMERGENCY: RECOGNIZING AN EMERGENCY: Always Look Before You Jump Call for help Call for help RECOGNIZING AN EMERGENCY: Dial 9 -1 -1 Dial 9 -1 -1 Call for help Wear Sun Protection Reach or Throw stay on land or boat Dial 9 -1 -1 Always Look Before You Jump Reach or Throw stay on land or boat STAY CALM: 'hold on or float on back' Wear Sun Protection Wear Sun Protection Exit Skills Assessment: Exit Skills Assessment: Exit Skills Assessment: 1. Enter independently, using either the ladder, 1. Step from side into chest -deep Jump into deep water from the side, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times water, move into a front float for 5 swim front crawl for 15 yards, then safely exit the water. (Participants can seconds, roll to back, float for 5 maintain position by treading or walk, move along the gutter or "swim. ") seconds then return to a vertical floating for 30 seconds and swim 2. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a position. elementary backstroke for 15 yards. back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical 2. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, position. (This part of the assessment can be roll to front then recover to a vertical performed with support.) position. 3. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, and roll to the front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths. (You can assist the participant when taking a breath.) Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Headfirst entry from the side in a compact Shallow -angle dive from the side (in Front crawl, 100 yards position (in water at least 9 feet deep) water at least 9 feet deep) Elementary backstroke, 100 yards Headfirst entry from the side in a stride Shallow -angle dive, glide 2 body Back crawl, 50 yards position (in water at least 9 feet deep) lengths and begin any front stroke (in Breaststroke, 50 yards Swim under water, 3 -5 body lengths water at least 9 feet deep) Sidestroke, 50 yards Feet first surface dive, submerging Tuck surface dive, submerging Butterfly, 50 yards completely completely Front crawl open turn while Survival swimming, 30 seconds (in Pike surface dive, submerging swimming deep water) completely Backstroke open turn while swimming Front crawl open turn Front flip turn while swimming Front flip turn while swimming Backstroke open turn Backstroke flip turn while swimming Backstroke flip turn while swimming Tread water using 2 different kicks Tread water, 5 minutes Sidestroke turn while swimming (modified scissors, modified breaststroke Front crawl, 50 yards Breaststroke, 25 yards Butterfly turn while swimming Breaststroke turn while swimming or rotary), 2 minutes Butterfly, 25 yards Circle swimming Front crawl, 25 yards Elementary backstroke, 50 yards Using a pace clock Breaststroke, 15 yards Back crawl, 25 yards Swim 25 yards: Butterfly, 15 yards Standard scull, 30 seconds Using a pull buoy Push off in a streamlined position on back Sidestroke, 25 yards Using fins and begin fl utter kicking, 3 -5 body lengths Using paddles Push off in a streamlined position on back Describe the principles of setting up and begin dolphin kicking, 3 -5 body lengths an exercise program Elementary backstroke, 25 yards Demonstrate various training Back crawl, 15 yards techniques Sidestroke, 15 yards Calculate target heart rate Aquatic exercise Safety Topics Safety Topics Reach or Throw, Don't Go (reaching How to call for help and the assist, throwing assist) importance of knowing first aid and Recreational water illnesses CPR STAY CALM: 'hold on or float on back' Recreational water illnesses Look Before You Leap Reach or Throw, Don't Go Look Before You Leap STAY CALM: 'hold on or float on back' Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice Wave, Tide or Ride, Follow the Guide Exit Skills Assessment Exit Skills Assessment Exit Skills Assessment 1. Perform a feet first entry into deep water, 1. Perform a shallow -angle dive into 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using swim front crawl for 25 yards, change deep water, swim front crawl for 50 any 3 strokes of your choice, direction and position as necessary and swim yards, change direction and position of swimming at least 50 yards of each elementary backstroke for 25 yards. travel as necessary and swim stroke. 2. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change elementary backstroke for 50 yards. 2. Perform the Cooper 12- minute direction and position as necessary and swim 2. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, swim test, and compare results with 12 back crawl for 15 yards. change direction and position of travel the pre -test results as necessary and swim back crawl for 25 yards. Level 6 - Fundamentals of Diving Level 6 — Personal Water Safety Swim 100 yards Freestyle with open turn & flip turn Swim 100 yards Freestyle with open turn & flip turn Swim 100 yards Elementary backstroke Swim 100 yards Backstroke with open turn & flip turn Swim 50 yards Backstroke with open turn & flip turn Swim 100 yards Breaststroke with two hand touch turn Swim 50 yards Breaststroke with two hand touch turn Swim 100 yards Butterfly with two hand touch turn Swim 50 yards Butterfly with two hand touch turn Swim 100 yards Elementary backstroke Swim 50 yards Sidestroke with open turn Swim 100 yards Sidestroke with open turn Basic stretching exercises for diving Body alignment and control Basic stretching exercises for diving Surface dives: Feet First Cold Water accidental entry, 2 minutes in deep water: Tuck HELP position Pike Huddle position Dive from kneeling position poolside (if coping allows) Perform retrieval of an object 5 kilos, from the bottom with: Forward dive fall -in from poolside Surface Dives in water at least 7' foot deep Standing dive from poolside Feet first Dive from kneeling position from diving board Tuck Forward dive fall -in from diving board Pike Standing dive from diving board Other Self Rescue Skills: One -part takeoff on deck Back float, 5 minutes (in deep water) Two -part takeoff on deck Survival float, 5 minutes (in deep water) One -part takeoff from poolside Survival swimming, 10 minutes One -part takeoff from diving board Treading water, kicking only, 2 minutes (in deep water) Two -part takeoff from diving board (in water at least 7 -10 feet deep) Tuck position 1. Forward jump, tuck position with one -part takeoff from poolside 2. Forward jump, tuck position with one -part takeoff from diving board 3. Forward jump, tuck position with two -part takeoff from diving board 4. Forward dive, tuck position with one -part takeoff from poolside 5. Forward dive, tuck position with one -part takeoff from diving board 6. Forward dive, tuck position with two -part takeoff from diving board Pike position 1. Forward jump, pike position with one -part takeoff from diving board 2. Forward jump, pike position with two -part takeoff from diving board 3. Forward dive, pike position with one -part takeoff from diving board 4. Forward dive, pike position with two -part takeoff from diving board Safety Topics Safety Topics Look Before You Leap STAY CALM: 'hold on or float on back' Swim with a Buddy in a Supervised Area Learn About Boating Before You Go Floating Exit Skills Assessment Exit Skills Assessment 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using any 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. stroke. 2. jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, 2. Perform a two -part takeoff with a feet first entry from a 1- roll onto back and perform a back float for 5 minutes. meter diving board. 3. Perform a feet first surface dive, retrieve an object from the 3. Perform a two -part takeoff with a bottom of the pool at a depth of 7 -10 feet, return to surface and Head first entry from a 1 -meter diving board. I return to starting point 13 14 BABY LEVEL DESCRIPTION TO PARENTS: A. SWIMMING IS BALANCE AND BREATHING. B. SINGING, HUGGING, TOUCHING. SING GAMES, PLAY SONGS. IN THE WATER, YOU AND YOUR BABY LOVE TO BE SO CLOSE C. VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT, WORD RECOGNITION D. PATIENCE, FUN, ENTHUSIASM, EMPATHY E. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF BABY IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT 7 F. HOLDS: 1. HUG BABY WITH HIS /HER BACK TO YOUR CHEST FOR CLOSENESS, SECURITY, AND TO ENCOURAGE INTERACTION WITH STRANGERS. 2. SWISH BABY SIDE TO SIDE TO WARM UP. 3. VERTICAL BALANCE - TWO -ARM HOLD UNDER ARM PIT, USE THE'V' OF THUMB AND POINTIE FINGER, POINTING TO THE SKY. 4. LIE BABY ON ONE ARM, HOLD AT SHOULDER GIRDLE AND MOVE LEGS IN KICKING MOTION WITH FREE HAND, WATER HELPS TO CARRY BABY; CHANGE ARMS AND DIRECTION AS NEEDED. G. BLOW BUBBLES WITH TIGHT LIPS `P" PHONETIC SOUNDS ON SURFACE OF WATER A. PLAY WITH BUCKET OF BALLS, AND FLOATING TOYS B. HOLD ON TO SIDE OR GUTTER, "WALK" AROUND THE POOL HOLDING ON TO THE WALL (14 -18 MONTHS AND OLDER) C. ASSIST TO RELAX ON BACK, EARS UNDER WATER, TRY A LITTLE; DO NOT LET GO, NO FORCING D. SPLASH WATER WITH HANDS AND TOUCH WATER AS YOU SWIVEL AROUND KICKING 2 E. GOING INSIDE THE WATER: CONSISTENCY OF COMMAND: 1, 2, 3, READY... / HERE WE GO, HERE WE GO, READY (INHALE TROUGH MOUTH) GO.... SHOW THE BABY HOW TO SPIT BLOW THE WATER, AND TAKE A BREATH. MAKE SOUNDS OF TAKING BREATH AND BLOW THROUGH "TIGHT LIPS" (LETTER "P" PHONETIC). ALWAYS TOUCH WHEN GLIDING TO HELP WITH BALANCE; IN THE WATER YOU ARE THE "BALANCING WHEELS OF THE BICYCLE ". DO NOT SHOVE AT HIGH SPEED ALWAYS TOUCH AND PROPEL BABY AT A SPEED, THAT THEY WOULD TRAVEL IF SWIMMING'PROPELLING' BYTHEMSELVES SQUIRT TOYS, SQUIRT BOTTLES, TOY BOATS: SQUIRTING OR WETTING ON FACE IS NOT RECOMMENDED UNLESS, BABY SQUIRTS AND WETS YOU FIRST A. BLOW BUBBLES /TRUMPET. SWAY ROUND: SIDE TO SIDE, BELLY AND BACK B. CLIMB STEPS AND SIDES C. WALK ON TABLE OR SHALLOW STEPS. s D. CRAWL ON BIG SHALLOW STEP E. FROM STANDING ON EDGE OF TABLE WALK OFF AND GLIDE TO MAMA F. BRING FROM WALL TO YOU INSIDE THE WATER G. ROLL OVERS - FROM BACK TO BELLY, HELP TO NEXT BREATH AFTER ROLL ON THE VERTICAL POSITION A. ARM EXERCISES - BELLY AND BACK SIMULATE SWIMMING ACTIONS B. DOGGIE PADDLE ON LAP 4 C. PASS BABY TO MAMA, "HERE WE GO, READY ... GO!!" MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH BABY'S BODY GENTLY TOUCHING CHILD ON SHOULDERS, HEAD OR ARMS, ASSISTING FOR BALANCE., NOTE: HAIR RIGHT BELOW SURFACE, FOR BETTER BUOYANCY 14 5 A. PLAY WITH FLOATING TOY IN WATER 4" TO 12" BELOW SURFACE AND WATCH IT FALL UP B. REVIEW A LITTLE OF ALL SKILLS SHOWN, REPEAT SONGS C. PLAY WITH SQUIRTING TOYS* D. ASSIST CHILD TO STEP OFF TABLE, STEPS OR SIDE TO YOUR STOMACH, ALLOW THE CHILD TO HOLD YOUR HAND, AND HELP, `AS MUCH AS NECESSARY -AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE', TO BREATHE WHEN LANDING A. REVIEW AND SING SONGS - REPETITION IS PRACTICE, GOOD QUALITY PRACTICE AIDS 6 LEARNING B. PADDLE AROUND THE POOL, WALK BACKWARDS IN FRONT OF BABY, "READY..." REPEAT 3 TO 5 TIMES C. CHEST PASSING, TEACHER TO MOM, OR CIRCLE PASSING MOM TO MOM D. FROM SITTING ON EDGE INTO WATER, HOLD HANDS: "HUMPTY DUMPTY." ALWAYS SLIDE UNDER, RELEASE ONE HAND AND LEAD TO MOM'S CHEST. DO NOT TO CATCH THEM BEFORE GOING IN, WITH FREE HAND SECURE `BUTT' A. EASY WARM UP, ROLL OVERS, ASSIST FROM BELLY TO BREATHING ON BACK. HELP ON BACK, SUPPORT HEAD TO ELBOWS TO ONE ELBOW. MAKE IT FUN, KEEP IT SAFE, DO NOT FIGHT FOR CONTROL B. WALL SWIMS TO ASSIST BREATHING C. TRIANGLE SWIMS D. CLIMB OUT: STEPS, STEP LADDER, WALL OR GUTTER. AGE APPROPRIATE: AT LEAST 20 HOURS OF WATER TIME FOR THE SKILLS ON THIS LEVEL AND AT LEAST 14 MONTHS OLD A. JUMP INTO POOL: FROM SITTING AND STANDING, HELP W /FINGER TO LAND IN THE WATER, $ AND SWIM TO PARENT B. JUMP AND TRIANGLE SWIM C. JUMP AND RETURN TO WALL AGE APPROPRIATE: MUST KNOW HOW TO STAND UP IN ORDER TO `JUMP' A. BY NOW THE CARETAKER IS ABLE TO DO MOST OF THE SKILLS WITHIN THE GROUP, HELP MOSTLY BY REVIEWING, ASSISTING AND SHOWING. UNDERSTAND SOME TIMES BABY `PREFERS' g TO PARTICIPATE OR INTERACT IN OTHER ACTIVITIES, DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE THAT IS BEING PROPOSED FOR THE GROUP B. JUMP STANDING SIDE OF POOL AND NEAR CORNER C. SUGGEST TO BRING EXTRA CLOTHES TO CLASS, FROM NOW ON; IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO SWIM FULLY CLOTHED 2 OR 3 TIMES A YEAR 10 A. START WITH PLAYING SONGS AND SINGING GAMES. B. GO IN THE WATER WITH CLOTHES: LYING DOWN ON COPING FALL IN FROM SIDE, ASSIST TO FIND WALL C. DIVE INTO POOL FROM TABLE OR STEPS TO MAMA, ASSISTANCE FROM OUTSIDE MAY BE NECESSARY. D. SIGN UP IN YEAR ROUND PROGRAM (1X OR 2X/ WK) 15 IIi41 2% - 4 BEGINNER LEVEL A. KICK SITTING ON EDGE SLOW AND FAST — MAKE IT FUN, CONTROL WITH VOICE VOLUME. ASK NAMES OF EVERY CHILD, ASSURE THEY KNOW TEACHER'S NAME. IMPORTANT PHRASES: 'BE CAREFUL', 'GO SLOW', 'DO WITH HELP', 'LET ME HELP YOU' 1 FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT PERCEPTION. B. HAND OVER HAND, WALK AROUND WALL — STAY IN THE WATER (DO NOT CLIMB OUT OF POOL) C. CARRY TO TABLE OR HOLDING STATION. STAND ON TABLE. WALK ON TABLE UNTIL COMFORTABLE BALANCE. 'HOLD ON TO RAILS', 'STAY OFF RAILS' D. BLOW "B" & "P" BUBBLES ON TABLE E. KICK WITH TEACHER, ON BELLY LIKE BABIES, SWAY AROUND HANGING ON ARM, IF POSSIBLE TRANSFER TO BARBELL OR BOARD. F. BOARD RIDES: SET UP KICKBOARD SIDEWAYS. LONG ARMS, ADVANCE BOARDS IN CIRCLE. SWEEP, AROUND YOURSELF G. WET EARS, LIE CHILD ON SIDE, ONE EAR AT A TIME, "FLY LIKE A BIRD" H. TEACHER WHALE— BABY WHALE TO THE STEPS I. IF TIME PERMITS, ADJUST THE CAP AND GOGGLES NO POWER STRUGGLES EVER, ALWAYS OPPORTUNITIES! A. "IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT" EVERY DAY B. KICK W/ BOARD, W/ ASSISTANCE ON BELLY AND BACK y C. BUBBLES ON THE SURFACE: 'BBBBBB', 'PPPPPP', 'MMMMMM' D. INTRODUCE BARBELL, WORK ON BELLY AND BACK E. ATTEND THE CHILD ALL THE TIME, DOING GROUP ACTIVITIES IS BEST, SING AND FOLLOW THE LEADER F. SQUIRT TOYS *, SQUIRT BOTTLES`, TOY BOATS. SQUIRTING OR WETTING ON FACE IS NOT RECOMMENDED UNLESS, CHILD SQUIRTS AND WETS YOU FIRST REMEMBER: 1. ALWAYS TOUCH WHEN GLIDING TO HELP WITH BALANCE 2. IN THE WATER YOU ARE THE BACK WHEELS OF THE BICYCLE 3. OFTEN YOU ALSO NEED TO BE THE PROPULSIVE FORCE TO MAKE SURE THEY GET THERE... TO THE NEXT BREATH, SAFELY.! It is NOT OK to say, "IT'S O.K!" (If it was the child's behavior would reflect it) A. DOGGIE PADDLE ON TEACHER'S LAP & ON TABLE. USE ARM FLOATS 3 B. MORE KICK BELLY AND BACK, USE BARBELLS C. BALLON FACE, HOLD BREATH, "SEE ME IN THE WATER" D. SWAY CHILDREN AROUND — STAY LONGER ON BARBELL E. MAMA/TEACHER WHALE— BABY WHALE: TO TABLE, TO STEPS, TO WALL A. DOGGIE PADDLE: STRADDLE CHILD ON TEACHER'S ARM (FOREARM ON BELLY AND HAND ON CHEST), HELP MOVE CHILDS ARM WITH FREE HAND, HELP BOTH SIDES 4 B. ARM BANDS AND FINS, FOR INDEPENDENT 'PADDLING' C. HOLD BREATH UNDER WATER: CHECK FOR OPEN EYES— WAVE WITH YOUR 'FINS' (HANDS). COUNT FINGERS D. BLOW UNDER WATER — DO NOT SNIFF, INHALE THRU MOUTH! D. HOLDING WALL W/ FINGERS. GO UNDER "PLAYING THE PIANO." Water covering head /hair. (NOSE CLIP— IF NECESSARY) A. TRIANGLE SWIM— DOGGIE PADDLE 5 IIi41 17 B. ENCOURAGE TO STAY LONGER ON BARBELL C. START WORKING ON ARROW FROM TABLE TO TEACHER AND BACK D. PLACE RINGS AND STICKS ON TABLE, TO FETCH, SITTING POSITION FIRST, BALANCE IN 'ELEVATOR OF WATER' E. PLAY ALLIGATOR W/ TUMMY ON TABLE TOP, SOME MAY BE ABLE TO LIE ON BOTTOM OF POOL IF LESS THAN 4' DEEP A. WINDMILL ON BELLY AND BACK, SIT CHILD ON LAP TO ASSIST WITH INITIAL MOVEMENTS 6 B. ASSIST FROM BEHIND HOLDING WITH FINGERS UNDER ARM PIT, THUMB GENTLY WRAPPED OVER SHOULDER C. BACK FLOAT/ GLIDE: HOLD UNDER THE HEAD, STANDING DIRECTLY ABOVE STUDENT'S HEAD D. BALANCING W/ BARBELL: BELLY TO BACK "BY SELF" E. BOOM -BOOM BELT, FINS & BOARD: SWIM WITH AND WITHOUT KICKBOARD, ALTERNATING ARM ACTION A. JUMP FROM SITTING POSITION TO TEACHER B. JUMP FROM SITTING POSITION AND RETURN TO WALL DOING ANY KIND OF HAND -ARM ACTION C. TRIANGLE SWIMS FROM SITTING JUMP D. FROM TABLE OR STEPS: HOLD HANDS IN ARROW POSITION, ARMS BEHIND THE EARS, LOWER HEAD, BOW, KNEES STRAIGHT, AND DIVE INTO WATER TOWARDS THE TEACHER E. PRACTICE CLIMBING OUT OF THE POOL: WALL, STEPS, LADDER $ A. JUMP STANDING UP B. JUMP- TRIANGLE SWIM C. JUMP AND TURN BACK TO WALL D. SWIM FROM TEACHER TO WALL AND WALL TO TEACHER. INCREASE DISTANCE WITH ABILITY A. DIVING W/ AND WIO HOOPS WI TEACHER'S ASSISTANCE 9 B. USE FINS WITH YOUNG SWIMMERS WHO DON'T PROPELL WELL YET C. DIVE FOR RINGS OR TOYS ON THE BOTTOM; GOING FROM THE SURFACE AND DIVING FROM THE COPING. READINESS: ALWAYS FIRST; BE CARING AND MINDFUL THAT A YOUNG CHILD MAY STILL HAVE SOME APPREHENSIVENESS TO'DIVE', UNCONDITIONAL HELP AGAIN. DEMONSTARTION DAY A. KICKING ON BELLY AND BACK W /BARBELL OR W/ BOARD B. SWIM A "LAP." ASSIST AS NEEDED. FLOATIES, BELT, FINS, BOARD, 'NOTHING' ALWAYS A WATCHFUL EYE C. AWARD CHILDREN AND ENROLL IN WEEKLY PROGRAM 1X OR 2X/ WK, OR ANOTHER SET OF PRIVATE LESSONS 17 18 5 & OLDER BEGINNER CLASS A. KICK WHILE SITTING ON THE WALL SLOW AND FAST B. WALK AROUND WALL C. CLIMB STEP LADDER D. BLOW BUBBLES ON TABLE: "BBBBB ", "PPPPP ", "MMMMM" E. KICK, W/ HANDS ON WALL: BELLY AND BACK F. RESTING ON SIDES: 1 EAR IN THE WATER AT A TIME G. PUT GOGGLES ON — COUNT FINGERS IN H2O: ON TABLE /ON LAP H. POSITION ON WALL AND BOARD HOLDING 1. FREE AND BACK KICK (IF TIME PERMITS) J. BABY WHALE EXERCISE: TO EXIT DAY 1, FLY TO STEPS (TRY SKILLS STANDING OR WALKING BEFORE FLOATING) REVIEW BOARD HOLDING AND WALL STARTING POSITIONS A. KICK ON BOARD, BELLY AND BACK B. BALLOON FACE, SIT AND LIE DOWN ON TABLE: READINESS C. OPEN EYES, COUNT FINGERS UNDER WATER 2 D. KICK BOARD `RACES' (BARBELLS FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT KEEP BALANCE). BELLY AND BACK. E. USE GOGGLES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE F. SING, SPLASH, SIT AND CRAWL ON TABLE G. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: BOOM -BOOM BELT AND BOARD A. BLOW ON WALL 5 TO 10 TIMES GOING UNDER: DISCRIMINATE WELL BETWEEN "MMMMM ", AND `BBBBB" B. WHEN UNDER WATER, RELEASE FINGERS FROM WALL, HOLD YOUR BREATH AND FEEL s HOW YOU FALL UP IN THE WATER (PLAY THE PIANO) C. BELLY AND BACK FLOAT: HOLD POSITION WITH COUNT D. ARROW ON BELLY AND BACK W/ HELP. GOGGLES AND NOSE CLIP (IF NECESSARY) A. FREESTYLE WINDMILL: PUSH WATER WITH MAGIC SIDE OF HAND, DOWN TO THE BOTTOM, TOUCH THE LEG, REACH TO THE SKY AND DOWN TO THE WATER, RAIL, OR BOARD B. BACKSTROKE WINDMILL: WITH HANDS DOWN AT SIDES: ARM TO THE SKY, PINKY IN THE WATER FIRST, DOWN TO YOUR LEG. ASSIST CHILD HOLDING HEAD GENTLY DIRECTLY a BEHIND. KEEP KICKING LEGS (KNEES AND TOES) UNDER WATER, BELLYBUTTON UP, LOOK AT THE SKY, EARS UNDER WATER SURFACE NOTE: THIS GROUP MAY STILL LACK SOME CONFIDENCE, DO NOT FORCE THEM C. BARBELL: BALANCING `GAME' TO BELLY/ TO BACK A. PLAY RAGGEDY DOLL (RELAXED FLOAT ON BELLY), HOLDING ON CHEST OR SHOULDERS AND BACK: ROLL SWIMMERS OVER, AND MAKE IT FUN, NOT DANGEROUS. LET THEM BE A MANATEE, SEAL OR OTTER. ASK THEM TO TRY TO ROLL OVER ON THEIR OWN 5 B. INTRODUCE SIDE BREATHING, USE PULL -BUOY IN ONE HAND; MAKE SURE ARM USING PULL -BUOY STAYS ON ARROW POSITION - SWITCH ARMS; IT IS IMPORTANT TO BLOW AIR OUT THE NOSE UNDER WATER, ESPECIALLY AT THE INSTANT OF TURNING THE FACE (AND ROLLING THE BODY) TO BREATHE. WORK ON ELIMINATING BIG BURSTS OF AIR DURING BREATH /AIR EXCHANGE 18 19 A. JUMP FEET FIRST INTO POOL, SWIM TO THE INSTRUCTOR B. JUMP AND TURN BACK TO WALL. REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES 6 C. JUMP W/ TRIANGLE SWIM (CORNER SWIM WALL TO WALL) D. IF TIME PERMITS, DO SITTING DIVE TO ARROW A. GOING TO THE BOTTOM. DIVING IN B. KICK & SWIM: FREESTYLE FACE IN PRACTICING EXHALE IN WATER/ INHALE OUT OF WATER; BACKSTROKE, HELP AS NEEDED, WITH ARM BANDS OR BACK FLOATS; ENCOURAGE AS MUCH INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AS POSSIBLE 7 C. FETCH RINGS OR STICKS FROM BOTTOM OF POOL, ASSIST AS NEEDED D. DIVING IN: FROM SITTING PROGRESSION TO STANDING DIRECTIONS: 10 TOES ON THE EDGE OF THE WALL, ARMS ON ARROW POSITION LOOK AT THE TOES, AS YOU START TO FALL, JUMP OUT AND DOWN EXTENDING KNEES, START FROM TABLE OR STEPS, IF AVAILABLE s INTRODUCING: FLY AND BREAST KICK (SEE LESSON 6 OF ADVANCED CLASS) A. 'RACING DIVES' IN FREE AND BACK B. BREASTSTROKE ARMS: CIRCLE THE PIZZA AND CUT IT IN HALF 9 C. PULL - BREATHE - KICK -GLIDE D. PLAY RIDING ON THE KICK BOARDS OR BARBELLS DEMONSTRATION DAY A. BUTTERFLY ARMS ARE TAUGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS CLASS: "Y" "T" B. KICK - KICK - PULL - BREATHE 10 C. SHOW ONE `RACE' OF EACH STROKE; DIVE EACH TIME, HELP AND MAKE SURE EVERYONE SUCCEEDS. PROMOTE TO MORE 1 ON 1 LESSONS OR WEEKLY PROGRAM 19 3. The schedule for learn to swim, fitness and water aerobics classes broken down into 4 -5 seasons, 8 -10 week programs are as follows, the schedule does not include that an area will always be available for community residents to have free swim opportunities during all hours of operation: WINTER SEASON January 25 — March 28 / 9 Weeks TIM MON TUES WED THURS TIME SAT SUN E 9:00- Adult Adult 9:00- 10:0 Fitness Fitness 10:00 Aquasize Aquasize 0 Beg- Int -Adv Beg -Int- Adv 9:30- Aquasize Aquasize 10:00- Mo & Me Mo & Me 10:3 10:40 Beginner Beginner 0 All Ages All Ages 9:50- Mo & Me Mo & Me Mo -& Me Mo -& Me 10:40- 6 &Older 6 &Older 10:3 Beginner Intermediat Beginner Intermediat 11:20 Mo & Me Mo & Me 0 All Ages e All Ages a Inter. Inter. 4:00- 6 & Older 34's 6 & Older 3-4s 11:20- 3-4s 3-4s 4:40 12:00 Stroke 5 -6s Stroke 5 -6s 5 -6s 5 -6s School School 4:40- 3-4s 6 & Older 3-4s 6 &Older 5:20 5 -6s Stroke 5 -6s Stroke School School 5:00- Aquasize Aquasize 6:00 5:20- C& OLDER 5 -6s 6 & 5 -6s 6:00 OLDER Stroke Stroke Stroke School School Stroke School School 6:00- 7:00 Adult Adult Adult Adult Fitness Fitness Fitness Fitness *For your convenience we may OPEN or CHANGE a SCHEDULED CLASS if more than 8 people or less than 3 register. *Non- swimmers are recommended to register in private or semi - private lessons if they do not have any, or have had bad experiences with the water. Children under 3 years of age should be in the water with a parent. *All MOM AND ME children under 3yrs. Old go in the water with a parent or designated caretaker. *MOM & ME BEGINNER- For ages 3mths and older if it is first time pool experience. *MOM & ME INTERMEDIATE- For ages 16mths younger or older, with previous class experience or with proven skill acquisition. *MOM & ME ADVANCED- For ages 35months & younger, previous Skills Assessment. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your Aquatic Education. EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR CLASSES: BATHING SUIT, BATHING CAP & GOGGLES 1 X per week $122 2 X per week $235 Adult Fitness $65 per month, $10 per class 20 We reserve the right to consolidate and cancel classes before the beginning of the season. 4. Hours of Operation: Ideal hours of operation would be 6:00 AM — 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday, until 5:00 PM on Fridays and 8:00 AM — 7:00 PM on Weekends. 5. Since 1984 we have worked with Down's syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Angel Face Syndrome, and Autism that has steadily grown since the 90's and exponentially since the turn of the century, at present we service approximately 75 children. We are also currently seeking funding to help create a study that demonstrates that waterplay and aquatic development does enrich the lives of those with special needs and disabilities. a. Coral Rock Elementary and The Carrie Brazer school for autism have been partner programs of Swim Gym over the last 4 years. 6. Policies and Procedures in effect are what are set forth in the Dade County Health Department for Public Pool Use. 7. Safety Program is an all staff on -going education program a. Swim Gym is an Authorized Provider by American Red Cross Health and Safety Department: every member on staff is CPR and AED Emergency Response Certified. b. Swim Gym Pool Personnel: additionally hold WSI, LT, and CPR for pro certifications c. OSHA procedures are posted and also part of our on -going staff education. 8. Community Access and Outside Organization Rental Requests a. The community residents will always have access to the aquatic facilities, special event programming will always provide an opportunity for residents to still be allowed to utilize the facilities. The reason for this is that the community is an integral part of the success of the aquatics center. If the community does not have access, they will end up using other facilities instead. This will create loyalty within the community. 9. Scheduling Conflicts or multiple requests a. A Master Calendar will be developed and handled on a first come, first served basis via submission of a special events request. Each Special Events requests will have fees associated in order to offset any revenues lost due to the limited ordinary operation that may be conflicting. E. Staffing and Management 1. Provide organizational structure for the site: We will replicate the already successful programs at the JCC and City of Miami Rowing Center when applicable, please see staffing. 21 2 Ll 5 0 Basic Staffing Aquatics Director: Has full responsibility for day to day operation of the aquatics area, approves scheduling proposed by Head Guard and Lead Teacher. Directly responsible for receptionist help as needed for the busier seasons and times of the day, as well as supervision of coverage for swim pool life guard and swim school services. Liaison to City of S. Miami Head Guard: — Responsible for pool maintenance includes chemical orders and equipment checks; lifeguard staffing as needed for different seasonal and daily needs. Reports to Site Manager Swim School Director /Lead Teacher: — Responsible for: programming, teacher hiring supervision and training. — Swim School Teachers, Coaches and Life Guards are part time employees hired to meet seasonal demand. Maintenance: — `CLEAN IS EVERYONE'S JOB' Ratios of Teachers to students in the learn to swim stages range from private lessons 1 on 1 instruction to group sessions where the number of students is governed by the age of the students. In a class of 3 and 4 year olds 3 to 4 students with one teacher; in a class of 5 and 6 year olds 5 to 6 students with one teacher at a time, and so forth. Adults who cannot swim or are afraid prefer to take private or semi - private instruction and then join the Adult Fitness classes. Life Guard Ratios are as recommended by Dade County Health Department: 25 swimmers to 1 guard. Our employee recruitment has always been very successful via referrals from past employees and partnerships with local high schools and universities that Swim Gym currently has. In addition all prospective employees must attain a certified letter from the Miami Dade Police department stating a clean criminal record; fingerprints and background checks performed by a private agency. Performance evaluation and retention are based on the skills development and skills sheets filled out by the instructors and advancement of students through levels. If students are not improving during random checks that technical staff conducts, teachers will be asked to review methodology of reviewing Swim Gym's staff manual and guide. (Enclosed) Staff Training: All swim instructors hired are required to do 2 to 4 weeks of assistant teaching (depending on experience), also required is the Swim Gym Swim Teachers Handbook, and 2 DVD's Why Swim, If You Can Fly ?! + My 22 N First 15 Months of Aquatic Life; additionally, twice per year Coach Strauss does staff training for swim school staff and once a year re -cert in CPR and 15t Aid. In house training and re -cert for life guard staff, is mandatory. Annual attendance to a teaching /coaching seminar is also recommended. Staff Handbook: Every staff member receives a Swim Gym certified Staff Handbook and Manual showcases all teaching methodology as well key job descriptions and expectations. Due to its proprietary nature and length (40 pages), we have not included in the RFP but can be present upon request. All staff members are tested via practical and situational analysis based on the skills discussed within the handbook. The staff member is allowed to keep the manual and handbook until termination. Upon termination of employment, each staff member is required to return his /her manual. Key Personnel a. The co-founder and Chairman of the corporation is Mr. Robert Strauss Coach Strauss has dedicated his life to "child development through aquatic play" and to teaching and coaching swimmers of all ages, including high school and college elite athletes how to swim faster effectively and efficiently. Most educators choose a classroom to raise children; Robert Strauss chose swimming pools with water temperature 27.5° to 31° C. His main goal is to help people of all ages to become water wise; drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in the United States for children under the age of 3, and teens 13 to 16. He has also taught and coached in three high schools: Ransom Everglades from 1978 to 1981, MAST Academy from 1994 to 1997 and Palmetto Sr. in 1999 and 2000. In the first two schools the teams under his direction won the Water Polo State Championship during his second year; at the same time the swim team in those schools went from no ranking at all to top 5 at Ransom, and top 12 at MAST, and all three schools won the Swimming District Championship, at Palmetto High one of the athletes won I" and 2nd places in individual events at the Florida High School State Championship, in the past 10 years 3 of his athletes won Miami Herald MVP: in 1997, son Alan in water polo, in 2000 son Jonathan in swimming and in 2003 Sam Holtzman in swimming. In 1983, Swim Gym Swim School was born and it operated until 1997 in a warehouse in Coral Gables. Since that time, Coach Strauss and staff moved to the Jewish Community Center of Kendall where it became easier to teach and coach people of all ages and to continue certifying water safety instructors and lifeguards for the American Red Cross. Starting in June 2007, the City of Miami invited Swim Gym to be the Aquatics Safety Provider at the City of Miami Rowing Center that includes a complete learn to swim program as well as swim training and racing programs for triathletes, adults and children all ages. 23 Coach RS opened the doors of the Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp in 1995, in the summer of 2009, the camp will be host to approximately 1000 children that participate in a program that includes: learn to swim competitive skills, wake skate and wake board "Grinch" skiing, kayak, canoe, sail and fish, water -polo, water bike, open water swimming, log rolling, introduction to scuba diving, snorkeling and monofin, rock climbing, Indo board, trampoline, dodge ball, sand volley and sand soccer, the summer of 2009 will mark the 151h edition of SGASC. Since 1979, Coach Strauss has lectured in Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, Canada, Peru, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, France, Spain, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United States. b. The co-founder and Chief Executive Officer is Mrs. Jennie Strauss Jennie Strauss has been the General Manager and CEO of Swim Gym since its inception in 1983. She is well versed within any aquatics related business that communications, organization, marketing, public relations, and financial skills are used. Most notably, Strauss was the chair of the Special Olympic Race of Champions, which hosted Mark Spitz and raised over $40,000 for charity, she also created both the Swim Gym Mini Swim Camp and the Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp which are both premiere aquatic summer camps in South Florida. c. The Operations and Business Development officer is Mr. Jonathan Strauss Jonathan Strauss is the Director of Operations for Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc. He is also co- creator of South Florida's Premiere Action Sports Festival, . A graduate of The University of Florida in 2004 and a Master's Degree at The University of Miami in 2007 are what have kept Mr. Strauss dedicated to the sport industry, and in particular, the aquatic and action sports industry. Mr. Strauss currently produces an open water swim championship called the Nike Swim Miami, an action sports music festival called Board Up Miami, The Collegiate Wakeboard Nationals, and a global tour of skateboard marathons called the Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon. Swimming has been a part of his life sice the day he was born, Swim Gym opened its doors only 11 months after Jonathan was born, and continued to swim throughout College competitively. International Competitions include the South American Championships for the Colombian National Team in 2004, and the World Maccabi Games for the US National Team in 2005. Mr. Strauss currently sits on the advisory board for the H2Os Foundation, is the Vice President of USA Wakeboard, and is the founder and Treasurer of the International Distance Skateboard Association. 9. Potential Subcontractors 24 a. Scuba Instructors — a critical component to extend an aquatic education especially in south Florida where water is all around. Scuba Diving is a strong alternative for aquatics and will be a good attraction to a niche community within South Miami's residents. b. Event coordinators — events will be critical to make operations viable at the Aquatic Facility. Special Events will become a critical component to drawing the community to the location as well as an opportunity to showcase the facility in other avenues other than basic aquatics programming. Special Events can include live music concerts, races, holiday parties, themed corporate outings, birthday parties, and gala dinners. Not only do these special events promote the facility and provide an economic impact to the City of South Miami, they bring additional revenue and recognition to the facility. F. Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Insurance 1. Swim Gym history with swimming pool risk management a. Emergency Action Plan in place — (Code Blue) b. Strict up to date certifications c. Signage: At Parking Lot, Entrance /Reception, on deck and in bathrooms, EXIT d. Rules and Regulations e. Lightning recommendations by NOAA National Weather Service 2. Tools /processes used by Swim Gym for quality assessment a. Bi- Annual Customer Survey b. Periodical unannounced visitation from Swim Gym headquarters c. On site Patron interviews d. Open door policy to customers 3. Approach to risk management at site a. Posting of Site and Pool Rules b. All Staff and Life Guards, in particular, are trained in `extremely polite' first course of action c. Strict and Fair enforcement of pool rules d. Strict and Fair enforcement of office policies and regulations e. Follow Dade County School System recommendations on weather 4. Procedure description of public and employee health protection a. Follow official standards regulations b. Staff is required to notify office immediately if not able to make scheduled working hours, and make all possible efforts to find cover in the event of sickness; for protection of patrons and selves c. Prevent admission of patrons with open skin wounds, infections or rashes d. Pollution action plan 25 e. Anyone not evaluated as safe swimmer is required to remain in shallow pool area. f. Children under 14 years of age will not be allowed in the facility without adult supervision g. Children 6 & under must have adult supervision at arm's length at all times Emergency Preparedness Action Plan Summary a. Copy handed to every new employee b. The first person discovering an incident initiates EAP c. Pool clearance procedures: victim control /crowd control d. Physical plant clearance procedures e. Biannual rehearsal: announced /unannounced 6. No pending litigation against Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc. 26 7. Current Insurance policy for aquatic facility operations is: ACORD� CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE tMM/DDfYY) osrzsn o PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. FOR SERVICE CALL: THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE FRANCIS L. DEAN & ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA, LLC COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE OCALA, FLORIDA 877/671 -3326 www.fdeanfl.com COMPANY CAPITOL SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORP A INSURED SPORTS AND REC PROVIDERS ASSN PURCHASING GROUP COMPANY Swim Gym Aquatics, Inc., Swim Gym, Miami B - — Sports Int'I, Board -Up Productions, LLC COMPANY III 9800 S.W 71 "Avenue c Miami, FI 33156 Cert #61443 '. COMPANY D COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. CO LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE GATE MWDD/YY POLICY EXPIRATION' DATE MMIDDt I LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE S 2,000.000.00 A C.OMME.RCIALG NERAI X PRODUC S- CCMP'OPAGG S 2,000.000.00 �L�IABI!.'�Tr CLAIMSMAD "e I X IOCCUR OWNERS L CONTRAC'ORR 5 JPRO' CS00217967 1/22/10 1/22111 PERSONAL & DV INJURY $ 1.000.000.00 I Ei.CHOCCURRENCE $ 1,000.000 00 FIRE DAMAGE ;Any a e fire; S 100.000.00 X T INCLUDES ATH:ETIC PARTICPANTS_ I MED EXP IAry we pe=oj S 5.000.00 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED S'NSLE'lM. -T S 1 000.00000 i A ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS CS00217967 ! 1122110 1/22/11 -- a DI !' UR° (PC, ce so S B CI Y +N.URt Pe awCenl. S -1 X X HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS t PROPERTY DAMAGE � I S GARAGE LIABILITY : RUTO ONLY -EA. ACCIDENT ER T A.� ruTO ONLr ANY AUTO ', CH ACGDENT $ I AGGREGATE ,..S EXCESS LIABILITY H OCCURRerrCE S _ kAGGREGAT- -? UMBRELLA FORM s_ OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM I WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND WG STATU. ER TOAY:iI /ITS ER EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY EACH ENT S i DSSEAS POLICY LIMT I S THE PNOPMETOR TIN L PARTNERSEXECUTNE GFRCERS ARE ,EXCL ( iE E DISEASE E EMC;.OY`E I S A OTHER SEXUAL ABUSEIMOLESTATION CS00217967 l 1122/10 ! 1122/11 NERA G RFGATE c a RENa S 700.000 00 S 100.000 00 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSILOCATIONStVEHICLES /SPECIAL ITEMS Swimming Activities Ii CERTIFICATE HOLDER Additional Location CANCELLATION j SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF. THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE I 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 2". (1/95) © ACORD CORPORATION 1988 27 G. Public Communication, Marketing, and Registration 1. Communication between participants is approached in several different avenues: a. The most important is Swim Gym's connection to Social Media, the Swim Gym Facebook and Twitter pages are a top priority within the organization to remain updated and in touch with our clientele b. A monthly newsletter via icontact.com is sent out to our database of over 6,000 customers, as well as special notices about the organization whenever special events present themselves. 2. Our philosophy is to Swim For Life and our retention rate is about 85 %, once a customer tries our program during the last 30 years, they generally repeat and continue to grow through the program and all the different skill levels. Because Swim Gym has taught well over 30,000 students, word of mouth to the programs is very good. In addition, we advertise in South Florida Parenting Magazine, the Miami Herald, NPR, and other social media alternatives such as Groupon.com, GiltCity.com, and Facebook. 3. Registration for our programs can be done online or in store. Everyone must fill out a registration form with family information, emergency contact, email address, and payment information. All packages are prepaid. No refunds are provided but credit is issued should a customer become unhappy with performance of lessons. We have a makeup policy where cancellations are allowed up to 24 hours prior to the lesson. If cancellations are made within 24 hours, a nominal $5 rescheduling fee is charged. 4. After each season, surveys are sent out to customers via email and are returned in order to field complaints or satisfaction from all customers. We strive to correct complaints immediately during the next season. We monitor student progress via daily progress charts and forms supplied by the American Red Cross and require that all teachers fill these out. 5. Managing a crisis requires proactive planning and preparation, especially when working with the media to disseminate factual information and utilize media outlets as a resource, not an enemy. As an organization, SGA has a dedicated spokesperson and action plan. All communication with media outlets is funneled through the spokesperson or via a media release issued solely and at the discretion of the spokesperson. Swim Gym's main objectives are: not to comment on speculative information as it may relate to a crisis, provide information based on accuracy, need for sensitivity for those involved, and with the intent to provide information that will help media advance a story. SGA also implements joint media crisis management plans with partnering organizations as is currently done with the City of Miami, and both the Dave and Mary Alper JCC and Miami Beach JCC. Moving forward we will also sit down with the designated media crisis management spokesperson at the City of South Miami to implement a joint action plan to complement our existing one. H. Fees 1. Entry Fees to pool facility for free swim use a. $6410 for 18 and Older, $345 for 13 -18 years old, 12 and Under FREE if residents, $3 non- residents. b. Special Events per hour rental fees per square foot usage to be competitively priced with other aquatics venues and $25 Application fees. C. Price List for Swim School Privates PRICE LIST Privates Small Gr ®u : 3/4 swimmers / 1 teacher... I 10 lessons 40 minutes $160 ea ALIT IAS17F IWater Aerobics) PRICE LIST 1 swimmer / 1 teacher... 10 lessons 20 minutes $235 llesson $28 2 swimmers / 1 teacher... 10 lessons 20 minutes $135 ea. 1 lesson $17.50 ea. 2 swimmers / 1 teacher... 10 lessons 40 minutes) $265 ea. 1 lesson $28.50 ea. 8 &01der /1 teacher (Competitive or beginner) 10 lessons 40 minutes $450 5 lessons 1 lesson 1 Hour Lesson $235 $50 $75 Videotape session........... 60 minutes $85 Small Gr ®u : 3/4 swimmers / 1 teacher... I 10 lessons 40 minutes $160 ea ALIT IAS17F IWater Aerobics) Adult Fitness Swim: Monthly... $ 65 Non - Resident Grnoin Lessons Seasons: Mem (1 hour) 1ession $10 10 sessions $90 Adult Fitness Swim: Monthly... $ 65 Non - Resident Grnoin Lessons Seasons: 29 PRICES Season Dates 1X WEEK 2X WEEK Winter Jan 24 - Mar 26 $122 $235 Spring A rill- June10 $122 $235 29 Summer June 14 — Aug 9 $122 $235 Fall Aig 29 — Nov 24 1 $185 $353 ** *Groups CLOSE after 3 weeks ** *Single group lesson $15.00 MAKEUP CLASSES: If your child is going to miss a class /lesson, please notify the swim gym office 24 hrs. In advance. Makeup classes must be made up only during this session in another class of the same level. Makeup classes are scheduled through the swim gym office. There is a $5.00 rescheduling fee for any private or swim school makeup les Community Residents Receive a 10% discount 2. Swim Gym's pricing has always been competitive with other aquatics programs. We continuously check pricing and adjust to mirror other similar programs. The quality of the Swim Gym education speaks for itself and is worth the price of the education regardless. I. Assistance from City The most important assistance from the City of South Miami is to help reach out to all neighborhood schools to provide opportunities of learn to swim for all Pre - School and Elementary aged children for learn -to -swim. Via the H2Os foundation, these PE programs can be subsidized but is necessary that the facility be used a minimum of 6 hours daily with programming at least 4 days a week. Mutual Cooperation to bring facility to XXIS` Century World Standards, Swim Gym is willing and able to produce to the city a concept that has been proven very successful in Europe and other places in South America. Our facility needs to be able to serve all segments of the community; this might even represent the building of two separate pools: a. One for instruction and for recreation, special needs, therapy, elderly, all the patrons that have the need for higher water temperatures. b. One multi purpose for lap and competition swimming J. Augmentations to the Scope of Service If Swim Gym is awarded a longer term contract (minimum 10 years), we would help enhance the facility with extra attractions that will promote the concept of Aquatic Development through water play which has proven so successful; We will incorporate and implement small water slides and a stationary wave system called `Flowrider'. With or without the long term contract, the City of South Miami should consider investing in these types of attractions that will increase daily entry fee traffic which will help to improve and subsidize the facility in the future. 30 31