Surveillance and Supervision:

• Monitor swimmers and pool activities to prevent accidents, injuries, or emergencies.
• Conduct regular surveillance of the pool area from designated vantage points, such as lifeguard towers or observation decks.

Enforcement of Safety Rules:

• Enforce facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and prevent accidents.
• Educate patrons about pool rules, including proper use of diving boards, slides, and other pool amenities.

Emergency Response:

• Respond quickly and effectively to aquatic emergencies, such as drowning, injury, or medical emergencies.
• Perform water rescues and provide first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.

Maintenance and Cleaning:

• Conduct routine inspections of the pool area to ensure cleanliness, proper chemical levels, and equipment functionality.
• Remove debris from the pool and surrounding areas, such as leaves, trash, or fallen objects.

Qualifications:

• Lifeguard certification from recognized organizations
• Pool guards must be strong swimmers with excellent swimming skills and endurance.
• Pool guards need strong communication skills to effectively interact with patrons, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Pool guards must have keen observational skills to monitor swimmers and identify signs of distress or unsafe behavior.

Overall, pool guards play a vital role in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for individuals of all ages to engage in aquatic activities.