Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in and around swimming pools for extended periods; utilize and operate safety equipment; swim with proficiency and endurance; spend prolonged periods in pool water (up to eight (8) hours per day); continuously stand, walk, and sit; frequently kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, and climb; occasionally run and react quickly to lifesaving emergencies; perform strenuous physical activity requiring physical strength and endurance when performing water rescues; lift, carry, push, pull, drag, and grasp equipment and rescue victims weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds; maintain visual acuity to monitor swimmers and pool areas; utilize hearing to detect distress and communicate with patrons and staff; operate motor vehicles or use alternative transportation that meets operational needs, and speak clearly to provide instruction and enforce safety rules. Incumbents are exposed to extreme heat (often over one hundred (100) degrees), sunlight, variable weather conditions, pool water and pool chemicals, chlorine and other chemical disinfectants, moderate to high noise levels, and slippery and uneven pool deck surfaces.