With the pool season only a month away, safety in the water is a major goal for many parents. Whether a child is an intermediate swimmer or a beginner, I intend to inform readers of the many different ways to improve summer outings by practicing safe pool behavior. Look out for pool tips and related articles to make this summer the best it can be.
Pool Tip: Lifeguards are NOT babysitters!
Keep in mind that on a busy summer day, a lifeguard has to keep track of more than 25 swimmers. The best way children will stay safe is if the parents watch them and make sure their swimming limits aren't being pushed into dangerous zones. In many cases, parents have asked me to keep an eye out for their child who has specific needs, is known to have seizures, or has a tendency to go into deeper waters. Most parents don't realize that lifeguards must keep track of weak swimmers, enforce rules in and out of the water, and constantly scan many areas of the pool. Their attention won't be devoted to one child, but to all those in their scanning area.
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