I lap swim daily at a public pool, actually a city pool. I alternate between 2 pools depending on my schedule. I see a huge difference in pool management style and lifeguarding situations. One pool is monitored very closely, and the other, often the lifeguard is not even on the deck, and instead in her office behind a window. Are there any laws or standards on how a lifeguard should monitor swimmers, the pool etc? Also, she uses the cell phone and often is eating her lunch and visiting with either swimmers or her family or friends while she is lifeguarding.
I noticed a lifeguard texting once. When I would kick he would stop since I could clearly see him when my head was out of the water and then he would start again once I resumed swimming. I told the manager on the way out. I don't swim there often but given her reaction I don't think I'll see him there again.
I noticed a lifeguard texting once. When I would kick he would stop since I could clearly see him when my head was out of the water and then he would start again once I resumed swimming. I told the manager on the way out. I don't swim there often but given her reaction I don't think I'll see him there again.
