DA, "THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPETENT PERSONNEL" By BE, W, Craig, Supervisor of Swimming University of Illinois A swimming pool operator can be better than the pool, but a pool can be no better than the operator and herein lies the importance of competent personnel. In this article Mr. Craig brings to us the results of his exper- jences not only as a pool operator but also in the capacity of one who through his position at the University is constantly instilling into students of phy- sical education the value of this subject. This presentation is particularly characterized by the "straight to the point" manner in which the ideas are presented, It leaves no doubt in the mind of the reader the importance of proper personnel, not only their duties but particularly the a on which their employment should be based. * *e eK KE HK hk Kk HK K