Summer has officially come to an end! This is a bittersweet time of year as we say goodbye to our seasonal teams, but we’re so proud of the accomplishments and relationships you’ve made while working with us over the summer! Each year, American Pool shows special appreciation to our dedicated lifeguards through our Summer to Win program. Throughout the summer,…
Just because warm weather is coming to an end doesn’t mean your lifeguarding career has to end too. If you have free time during the school semester and want to make a little extra money, consider indoor lifeguarding! Benefits of Indoor Lifeguarding Indoor and outdoor lifeguarding has virtually the same benefits. Lifeguards are always in demand so if you already…
School is just starting back up for the fall semester. Everyone is excited to reunite with old friends and make new ones. No one, however, wants to think about the major stress that school could bring. School doesn’t have to be stressful! Taking steps towards remaining stress-free will make you a more productive student and a happier person overall. Try…
It’s important for all lifeguards to be well informed and confident around chemicals. In some states lifeguards may be asked to regularly test the water quality and adjust the chlorination. That’s why all lifeguards are required to take the OSHA Chemical Handling webinar. This training teaches lifeguards how to safely work around chemicals that could be potentially hazardous. The OSHA…
College applications can offer a boatload of stress. Figuring out what makes you a good candidate can be difficult. Good grades and SAT scores are important factors, but colleges consider so much more when choosing their incoming students. That’s why you have to stand out beyond a good SAT score and GPA. Extracurricular activities outside of school show colleges that…
Blue skies and perfect weather are ideal for pool days. However, that can’t be the case every single day. Summer storms happen. When they do, it’s your job as a lifeguard to keep everyone safe at your pool. There are different measures that you should take in different weather situations. Here’s what you need to do in each scenario. Heavy…
Lifeguard Appreciation Week was amazing! We were so excited to celebrate YOU. We’re proud of the service we provide our clients and we can’t do it without you and the rest of our lifeguard team! Some of your local offices had fun activities and events planned for you guys. Here’s a recap of some of the events. Our Houston location…
Jacob Johnson is a guard from our Houston office who truly does it all! This is Jacob’s first season with Guard for Life, and along with being a lifeguard and full-time student, he also runs his own salsa business, Jake’s Atomic Salsa. How Jake’s Atomic Salsa Got Its Start Jacob started his salsa business when he was 12 years old….
You know more than anyone that there is A LOT that goes into lifeguarding. But you’re doing a great job! We don’t want your efforts to go unpraised. Stay confident and keep up the good work. Here are five reasons why you’re an awesome lifeguard! 1. You Show Up! We know that getting out of bed to go to work…
WE APPRECIATE OUR GUARDS! Our lifeguards work hard all season and deserve to be celebrated. Long hours spent under the sun patrolling the pool calls for much needed recognition. Every year at American Pool, we host Lifeguard Appreciation Week in celebration of YOU, our lifeguards. This year the celebrations will begin on July 21 and continue through July 28. We…
