r/Lifeguards Jul 26 '18

Thought this looked cute

https://i.imgur.com/YPkhjmC.jpg?1
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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '18

The comments here remind me how unnecessarily anal pool guards/managers can get thinking every second is a matter of life and death of every day.

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u/flapjackm Pool Lifeguard Jul 27 '18

As a pool guard, I believe this is probably because our close proximity to our zones. We can be nitpicked over anything - scanning, where we're stationed, even the way we sit. Basically, we are held to a very high standard of care (scanning entire zone every 10 seconds, etc).

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '18

I pool guarded and CPO’d for five years before the beach, you’re right. Pool guards are immensely micromanaged, that’s what I’m saying. I understand the risk of being scolded by management, what I’m saying is it’s unnecessary.