Is it the law to have a fully trained lifeguard in a public swimming pool at all times?
370132
in a public swimming pool like where you pay to get in yes \nsomewhere like apartments or hotels no they must have a sign tht says no lifegaurd on duty though
594080
I believe that you have to put a fence around any pool in Ohio.  Lets put it this way- if you dont put a fence around your pool, and a little child sneaks in and drowns- you would be completely liable, and would likely lose your house, your car, and have your wages garnished for years while you worked to pay off the liability lawsuit.  To me, the risk isnt worth the reward, I would install it no matter what the law is (but yes, I think every pool in Ohio requires one).  Also, if you dont have a fence around it, you might have problems with your homeowners insurance over the liability issue as well.
359402
I know an excellent trainer in Vancouver.  No wait, I just remembered he drowned last year trying to save an air mattress at the shallow end of the pool. I'm really Sorry.
648025
Hmm they should and having a swimming coach should have taught the kid how to swim, maybe the kid just doesn't try hard enough or hate swimming. Hmmm give him like a present so u can tease him to learn swimming that might work !!!
196422
laws are different state to state.  check with your state ems office.  i know in ohio the answer is no
324142
there are different types of certs (ymca/red cross/county) but if you are taking a red cross course you will have to do the following:\n\n-swim 500 yards in under something like 10-12 mins\n-there is some treading water, i believe it involves holding a 10 lb brick or similar device\n-there is a lot of classroom work which includes first aid, and usually cpr pro/aed also...this mostly covers types of rescues, proper entries, basic responsibilities of lgs, scanning, first aid application, even legal obligation\n-finally there are written tests for all three (lifeguarding/cpr/first aid)\n-there is also in the water testing of rescues which involves different scenarios and you have to physically act as a lifeguard to demonstrate a number of rescues; be they swimming a victim to the side of the pool or backboarding someone\n\nthat's basically it...it's not all that bad.
668770
not necessarily means if someone get drown in an event like that the rest should follow... it is better for the rest to dive for thier drowned co-player and raised her up like a trophy then it would make sense...
772716
The only way to become a stronger swimmer is to swim more! Join a swim team and 4 laps will be nothing after a few weeks.\n\nIt does seem lifeguards are kind of jerks, but they are doing their job and don't want anyone to drown,  Can you imagine what it would be like if you let someone drown?  The person drowning also might be inconvenienced.
952557
Official competitive rules (as far as I know) for high school level:\n\n-No movement on the block until starting sound is made. If the line judge sees movement he will order the swimmers to stand up and he will then order swimmers back down.\n-No leaving the block before the previous person in your relay has touched the wall. Early departure from the starting block will result in a DQ.\n-No entering the water for backstroke until the line judge gives the OK. Early enter can result in a DQ and late entry can result in either a DQ or a no-swim as determined by the line judge (if DQ is called only the swimmer's time is taken for coach's uses).\n-No flutter kick at all on breaststroke and butterfly.\n-2 hand touch on wall for butterfly and breaststroke, same level, same time\n-Flip turns for backstroke and freestyle in all events at all times in 1st heats that count for points. \n-No flip turns for breaststroke and butterfly in all events at all times. \n-No touching of the wall until finished for backstroke and freestyle. \n-No touching of the bottom of the pool for all events. \n-No re-entry into the water upon completion of the race. \n-Relay swimmers must be out of the water upon the arrival of the next swimmer to finish. \n-No controlable sound during diving.\n\nOther rules that apply to swimming as far as I know: \n\n-Pool temperature must be over 68 degrees and lower than 87 degrees Farenheit to swim in. Any lower or higher (respectively) and the meet is either delayed or postponed if not started. \n-No person with a commonly comunicable disease is allowed to swim.\n-No bodily fluids such as blood can enter the water in an obviously notible number. If they do enter the pool then all swimming is stopped for about 8-10 hours for all the pool's water to circulate through the filter.
1112926
check with your local YMCA or even the collage campus both usually have swim instructors. another possibility is any lifeguard service in your area. just remember Private instructor $$$ due to liability. you could also try teaching yourself.\nbut also remember at that age seeing others their age do something helps them overcome some of there own fears.
870053
sure... you don't have to go in the water anyway\nI mean if people can't swim and they go in the pool - then they deserve to drown, right?
504168
Yes!  Schools can lock you in (or out) if there is any emergency situation going on inside or outside the area.  It is for your protection--and so that they don't get sued.
1147505
My nephew is a lifeguard and he gets paid over $11 per hour.  For the City of Lancaster, Ca\n\nHe also does private parties (usually for kids) and will get paid about $20 - $30 per hour
91531
16 years old.  Not sure about the law.  I know a friend was and EMT and he had to be 16.
252044
The National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI) has standards for various types of diving, and other, pools. Some communities have adopted these standards. ALL builders should abide by them! Some states also have other standards. So it depends on where you live.
988132
I dont live there . but come to Florida . Most of the state has swimming :)
912418
I doubt you'd find a public pool without chlorine, even in private pools it an essential additive for the water, wear goggles that fit well, and dont swallow the water, shower very very well afterwards, if thats no good, then you'll just have to wait for sumemr and swim in the sea...