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The primary duty of a lifeguard is to maintain swimmer safety. Lifeguards monitor water conditions and guest behavior, enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior. Lifeguards may also assist new swimmers to help them safely enjoy the water.

• Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary.
• Ensures that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks.
• Tests program participants for swimming skill levels; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes.
• Monitors the use of the swimming pool; enforces safety rules.
• Patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, conducting classes, selling tickets, collecting fees, helping set up for classes, events, etc.
• Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.
• Assists in the maintenance of and cleaning of the entire facility.