What are some of the laws on lifeguards and swim instructors in Los Angeles County?

Question

I was wondering about how many you need to have on duty at a pool at a time, where they need to be stationed, and how many times they are supposed to have breaks.

Answer 1

It really depends on the type of training, the insurance agency and the facility.  Usually its how many blind spots are located at a pool (corners, deep end and lightly used areas), number of guards on (one, to twelve) and the agency's regulations. The YMCA says one guard, with a 30 minute break every 4 hours in hot weather (6 in cold) or Ellis where usual rotation includes many guards with a ration of 30 min up, 15 on rove (break, but still liable to respond to emergencies)