BSI Professional Ethics 2

Question 1

A parent asks you to privately coach their child at the facility pool during off-hours without the facility's knowledge. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the parent to the facility's approved private lesson program

Answer

Using facility resources without authorization violates employer policy and creates liability.

Question 2

You notice a fellow instructor regularly leaves their class unattended to check their phone. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Report the safety concern to the aquatics supervisor

Answer

Unsupervised swimmers are a serious safety risk that must be reported through proper channels.

Question 3

Which practice best protects both students and instructors from allegations of misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Keeping interactions observable and following a two-adult or open-door policy

Answer

Observable interactions are a core abuse-prevention and professional boundary practice.

Question 4

A student's progress does not meet the level's exit skills, but the parent pressures you to pass them. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Accurately evaluate against the performance criteria and explain the next steps

Answer

Honest assessment against established criteria is required for safety and program integrity.

Question 5

An instructor posts photos of their swim class on a personal social media account without permission. What ethical issue does this raise?

Accepted Answer

Violation of privacy and facility media-consent policies

Answer

Photographing minors requires guardian consent and adherence to facility policy.

BSI - Basic Swim Instructor Certification Practice Test

BSI - Basic Swim Instructor Certification Practice Test

BSI Professional Ethics 2