_____ must be aware of the minimum lifeguard requirements set by state and local agencies and decide what preemployment requirements may be needed for a lifeguard position.

• A. Employers
• B. Lifeguards
• C. Facility management
• D. State agencies

Answer: (A)

Employers are responsible for staffing and safety policies. They must stay aware of the minimum lifeguard requirements set by state and local agencies because those standards establish who can work and what qualifications are needed. The employer then decides what preemployment steps are required to verify that a candidate meets those standards, such as ensuring current lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications, proof of legal eligibility to work, and any required background checks or health screenings. Lifeguards must maintain their certifications, but they don’t decide hiring prerequisites; state agencies provide the baseline, and employers implement the hiring process to meet that baseline. Facility management may administer the procedures, but the accountability for hiring decisions rests with the employer.