You cannot see some of the swimmers at one side of the swimming area from your station because of glare from the afternoon sun. What should you do?

Adjusting your position to eliminate the glare and ensure that you can see your entire designated zone is critical for effective supervision and safety. Lifeguards must maintain visual contact with all swimmers to respond promptly to any emergencies or issues. By repositioning yourself, you are enhancing your ability to monitor for signs of distress, prevent potential accidents, and ensure a quick response if needed.

Maintaining an observation point that provides a complete view of the swimming area is essential; thus, ignoring the glare or waiting for it to subside compromises the safety of swimmers. Notifying the Aquatics Director might be appropriate in some circumstances, but it does not address the immediate need for situational awareness and intervention. Therefore, adjusting your position is the best course of action to uphold the responsibilities of a lifeguard.