N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.18 - Qualifications for staff supervising adventure activities

(a) The facility shall comply with the applicable rules specifying criminal disclosure, Criminal History Record Information and Child Abuse Record Information background checks, academic credentials, and years of experience for the director, social service staff, and direct child care staff as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:55-5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

(b) For all ropes initiatives, rock climbing and water activities, except swimming at supervised public recreational bathing facilities, the facility shall ensure that:

1. The adventure activity program is certified by an organization with recognized expertise in the applicable activity; and/or

2. At least one staff member is certified to conduct the adventure activity.

(c) For land activities other than ropes initiatives and rock climbing, the facility shall ensure that at least one staff member:

1. Is certified to conduct the adventure activity; or

2. Has had at least one year of experience and demonstrated skill in the adventure activity for which he or she will be supervising children.

(d) The facility shall ensure that for each adventure activity there is at least one staff member present who is currently certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross).

(e) The facility shall ensure that for each adventure activity there are at least two staff members present who are currently certified in first aid and CPR when there are nine or more children present.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.18

Amended by R.2005 d.374, effective 11/7/2005.
See: 37 N.J.R. 1942(a), 37 N.J.R. 4263(a).
Rewrote (a).