I am thinking about giving beginning adult swim lessons in my backyard pool (5 x 12 yards). Does anyone have any experience with this?
I know I need to look into the nuts and bolts--e.g., insurance, neighborhood regulations, etc. But I'd really appreciate any success or "war" stories to help me think this through. It's a great idea, BAD, great idea, BAD, greatbadgreatbadgreatbad.............!
Parents
Former Member
I think it would be a really good idea to discuss this with a lawyer before proceeding. A good lawyer should know what liability issues, zoning issues, etc. may exist. He/she should also be able to tell you whether you need to use a waiver akin to the one USMS makes people sign, along the lines of "I certify that I am in perfect health and fully recognize what an incredibly dangerous sport swimming is, so if I keel over and die or get maimed for life, I agree that it's my responsibility and not yours." (Well, all right, USMS doesn't word it quite that way, but that's the general gist!)
It would also make a lot of sense, if you're planning to give swim instruction in anybody's back yard, to get lifeguard training/certification. It's very unlikely that you'll need it, but if you ever did, it could be very hard to explain why you didn't have it.
You should also check with your homeowner's insurance company to see whether what you're planning to do is covered, or even coverable. Many homeowner's policies automatically exclude anything associated with a home business unless you get a special rider.
Bob
I think it would be a really good idea to discuss this with a lawyer before proceeding. A good lawyer should know what liability issues, zoning issues, etc. may exist. He/she should also be able to tell you whether you need to use a waiver akin to the one USMS makes people sign, along the lines of "I certify that I am in perfect health and fully recognize what an incredibly dangerous sport swimming is, so if I keel over and die or get maimed for life, I agree that it's my responsibility and not yours." (Well, all right, USMS doesn't word it quite that way, but that's the general gist!)
It would also make a lot of sense, if you're planning to give swim instruction in anybody's back yard, to get lifeguard training/certification. It's very unlikely that you'll need it, but if you ever did, it could be very hard to explain why you didn't have it.
You should also check with your homeowner's insurance company to see whether what you're planning to do is covered, or even coverable. Many homeowner's policies automatically exclude anything associated with a home business unless you get a special rider.
Bob
