Because public Swimming Pools are run as a business. In business, the owner and staff have a 'duty of care' to ensure the safety of everyone on the premises.
The life-guards are there to rescue anyone who gets into difficulties while using the facility.
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Because - not everyone who uses a swimming poll can swim! While you're using their facilities - the pools owner who has a 'duty of care' to ensure you use the facilities safely.