For 0-25 Swimmers, how many guards are required?

• A. 2 Lifeguards
• B. 1 Lifeguard and No Roaming
• C. 3 Lifeguards
• D. 1 Lifeguard, 1 Roaming or Cleaning Lifeguard, and 1 Head Guard

Answer: (D)

Surveillance and role coverage are the key ideas. With up to 25 swimmers, you want eyes on the water plus someone who can move around or handle cleaning tasks without leaving the pool area unmonitored, and a leader to coordinate safety and incident response. Having one lifeguard dedicated to watching the pool, another staff member who roams or handles cleaning tasks, and a head guard in charge ensures continuous coverage, quick response if something happens, and proper command during safety procedures. The roaming/cleaning role prevents gaps where maintenance could take attention away from monitoring, while the head guard oversees operations and safety rules. Others options either leave a blind spot by not having roaming or leadership, or add more staff than necessary for this swim count.