Can a lifeguard be counted toward the child/adult ratio?

Can a lifeguard be counted toward the child/adult ratio?

• A. No, lifeguards cannot be counted toward the ratio.
• B. Yes, if the lifeguard is supervising the area where children swim and a caregiver is still present.
• C. Yes, if the lifeguard is the sole person counted.
• D. Lifeguards may not be counted at any time.

Answer: (B)

During swimming times, supervision must meet the required adult-to-child ratio. A lifeguard can be counted toward that ratio only if they are actively supervising the area where the children swim and a caregiver is still present to provide ongoing supervision elsewhere. The lifeguard cannot be the sole supervisor; their presence counts as one supervising adult in the pool area only when a caregiver is also present. If the lifeguard isn’t actively supervising the swimming area or no caregiver is present, they cannot be counted.

During swimming times, supervision must meet the required adult-to-child ratio. A lifeguard can be counted toward that ratio only if they are actively supervising the area where the children swim and a caregiver is still present to provide ongoing supervision elsewhere. The lifeguard cannot be the sole supervisor; their presence counts as one supervising adult in the pool area only when a caregiver is also present. If the lifeguard isn’t actively supervising the swimming area or no caregiver is present, they cannot be counted.