Bather Load Update

A Major overhaul is in the works for the Bather Load. On the outside it looks the same...it's a spreadsheet with numbers, but many of the internal processes have been changed. What does this mean for you?

It is going to be possible to see nearly real-time information about the bather load in the pool. Not just lifeguards, but anybody on the internet can see this. It's just a matter of deciding where to put this information. The other major difference is the entry method. Instead of others having to deal with my complicated spreadsheets, now there is a simple form that can be filled out, instantly updating the bather load. You can find the bather load on the Lifeguard webpage under facility information. Not to give too much away about some future plans, but imagine the ability to just type this information directly in skipping the re-entry process and saving paper.

The biggest problem facing the bather loads now is the giant stack waiting to be entered. I've be holding off on entering the data while I've tried to come up with this new method. Currently the bather load is backed-up to the end of June. Hopefully soon this will all be caught up.

August MVPs

Alex - You are always such a positive person to work with. It makes my day go from good to great! You're the best. - Jessi

Alex - Thank you for staying to help fix the boxes and clean up after the late swim meet. - Ashley

Alex H. - Keep up the good work!!! - Jeremy

Dear Amy - Thanks for Sending Me Home When I was Sick, You Rock - CoHo 4 prez

Andrea - Not Sure where to start so I will Just Say this U ARE THE BEST! Thaks - Jeremy

Andrew White - Thanks for helping me out in my moment of need - Tyler Stanaway

Andrew - Thanks for staying after hours to help clean up the swim meet. - Ashley

Ashley - Thank you so much for always being positive and nice! You carry so much weight here & are always great! Go on a vacation! - Jessi Knuth

Ashley - You handled the emergency on Tuesday really well. You are an awesome example and made it really easy to stay calm. - Michelle C.

Austin - Thanks for helping me clean after the swim meet. - Sami

Austin - Thanks for helping fix the boxes and also helping with the late swim meet! - Ashley

Brad - Thanks for helping keep the pool clean. - Mark

Brad - Great work on the gym injury. - Rachel

Brad - Thanks for all the good work. Keep it up. - Rocky

Bradley - You are my favorite headguard! Thanks for making work better. - Courtney

Brad - You are by far my favorite headguard! You make my shifts go by much faster. - Courtney

Brad - Thanks for making the Y a great place to be. - Amy

Brad - You're an awesome person/ Headguard. - Mark

Brad - Way to run drills to make sure everyone is alert & focused. - ?

Brad - Great head lifeguard. Keep it up!!! - Jeremy

Chelsea - Thanks 4 making sure the pool was safe during the party. You are awesome. Thanks!!! - Marsha

Chris Holt - Thank you so much for taking the initiative to come in early and learn how to put the timing equip. together. You're awesome! - Michelle P.

Chris - Thank you for wanting to help out with the Idaho State Senior Swim Meet. You make the day fun for all who swim & volunteered. You are a life saver! - Darcy

Chris Holt - Thanks for cleaning so much today. You took a ton of initiative. - Brad

Conner - Thanks for working hard all the time. You take extra initiative w/ incident reports & helping injured patrons. Great job & keep it up. - Mason

Conner Cook - Thank you for taking the 9:30 pm shift when nobody else would. - Danny

Connor Cook - Thanks for always being so helpful with closing duties! It was really nice of you to stay and clean up after the late swim meet! - Ashley

Danny P. - Thanks for taking talking with me. I really appreciate all you had to say about me. You are a good friend. - Michael K.

Darcy - Thanks for all the help with the swim meet. - Tyler Stanaway

Garret - Thanks for subbing for me - you're a lifesaver! - :)Caitlin

Jacob C. - You are a great guard and always working so hard! You are a great example! - Michelle C.

Jacob C. - Thanks for the quick break - Tyler Stanaway

Jade - Thank you for being so helpful when there was a major mess @ the instructional. - Danny

Jason - Thanks for always being so willing to clean when you are not in rotation! - Rachel

Jeff - I appreciate your professionalism. You're a great lifeguard and you will me be missed. Best of luck. - Michael J.

Jeremy - Thanks for making work more entertaining! and rotating on time/early! You are a great lifeguard! - Courtney

John - You do an awesome job! Thanks for caring so much. - Michael K.

John - Thanks for coming so early (1hr) on to your shift. Your a team player!! The patrons love you. - Laura

Josh G. - Way to take initiative! A great help! - Tyler Stanaway

Kamrie - Thank you for working so hard on the slide. - Brad

Kayla Bartling - Thanks for all your help, the shift went much easier. - Tyler Stanaway

Kayla - Thanks for always working hard to keep this place clean! You're the best! - Ashely

Kayla - You did an excellent job communication with josh during your drill. Great leadership! - Chris

Kayla - Doing a great job. Keep up all the hard work!! - Jeremy

Kent - Thanks for all your support! - Michael K.

Kortney Belnap - You have subbed so much. You are awesome! - Michael K.

Kristina Carlisle - Thanks for coming on when we were in need, sorry to wake you. - Tyler Stanaway

Kristina Carlisle - You are awesome! Thanks for your help. - MJ

Kyle - You responded really well to that difficult, overly vengeful whitecap! Super.D.duper SKILLZ! - Anthony

Laura - I just wanted 2 say...1. I think...well I know you are AMAZING! 2. You are SUPER dependable. 3. You are an amazing worker, and girl. 4. THANK you 4 being you! - Marsha

Laura! - Thank you so much for finding me a sub! Your Awesome! - Sarah

Lauren - Thanks for working so hard lately! I appreciated all of your help tonight! - Ashley

Logan - Thanks a bunch for helping set up the surprise swim meet when you were off the clock! - Michelle

Logan - Thanks for coming in early when we needed more guards. I really appreciate the help! - Mason Carter

Mark - Thanks for helping me out at the last minute on tue!! Made my day!! - Laura

Mason - Thanks a billion for coming on early for me! You're the BEST! - Michelle C.

Mason - You are amazing. Thanks for the support & care you show your guards. - Conner Hoke

Meghan C. - You rock, thanks for coming on early. - Conner Hoke

Michael K. - Thank you for all your training. Without it I wouldn't be able to recognize a patron in need. - LK

Michael K. - Thanks for helping out with that problem kid. - Brad

Michelle P. - Thanks for all the hard work on SILC. It was a great enjoyable event! - Michelle C.

Michelle P. - You are awesome! Thank you for everything! - Michael K.

Michelle P. - Thanks for all the help with the shirts! - Tyler S.

Miles - Thanks for taking a shift on Saturday when we were really short! - Ashley

MJ - Thanks for coming to headguard even when you weren't supposed to. Your presence was appreciated! I always enjoy working with you! - Michelle C.

MJ! - Thanks for coming in on your day off to cover the Headguard shift! - Kristina Carlisle

Molly - Thank you for being so helpful when there was a major mess @ the instructional. - Danny

Nick D. - Thank you so much for helping us set-up for the senior games! You are the best! - Michelle & Darcy

Nick - Thanks so much for your help & support during the Idaho State Senior Swim Meet. You are awesome! - Darcy

Nicole - Thank you for helping clean the slide during your break. - Brad

Rocky - Thanks for doing such a great job Friday night :) You are a great YMCA staffer!! - Staci

Rocky - Your ballons on Sunday were a joy! Your doing a great job!!! - Katie

Scott - Doing Great. Keep it up!! - Jeremy

Shalene - Thank you for your great attitude and for taking on a nasty duty with a smile! - Michael J.

Shane - Thank you so much for staying when we were short! It definitely helped! - Ashley

Shane - Thanks for all of your help! - I know I can always count on you. - Tyler S.

Shane - Is a huge help and an outstanding guard. - MJ

Shelby - Great job at making a save on 4-14. - Danny

Spencer - Thanks for rotating to me early so I could eat my lunch. - Brad

Taylor C. - Thanks for helping me out. - Tyler S.

Tyler L. - Way to be an awesome guard! Always so helpful. - Tyler S.

Tyler L. - Thanks for taking the initiative to clean without being asked! - Rachel

Vaughn - Thanks for being so willing to help out and taking Conner's shift. You's a sweetie poo!!! - Danny

Zach W. - Thanks a bunch for taking me shift! You are always so willing to sub & I know everyone really appreciates that! You are great! - Michelle C.

Zach - You are my new favorite person. Thanks for letting me skip you! - Michelle