Yep, It’s officially October. It’s time for hayrides, apple cider, and all things pumpkin, but it’s also the time of the year when school kicks into high gear. We know how you feel about school: you can’t live with it, can’t live without. Yes, you’re a smart cookie. You know all too well how difficult it can be to balance…
This past Saturday, American Pool took part in the 2015 Dog Swim at The Greens at Schumaker Pond in Salisbury, MD. After a wonderful summer, Schumaker Pond reached out to us to help with the event. The Dog Swim was organized as one last summer celebration before the end of the season. With the help of American Pool’s staff, our Guard For Life lifeguard…
Just because your outdoor pool has closed for the summer season doesn’t mean you don’t have job opportunities until the spring. Now is the time to put this summer’s worth of hard work and experience to use at an indoor pool instead. You won’t be able to maintain that sweet tan you picked up over the summer, but don’t let…
As summer winds down and your thoughts drift from the pool to school and other responsibilities, you’re likely not thinking about next summer. But now is actually a great time to make your game plan for the summer ahead, while you’re still in work mode and other commitments haven’t taken over. Getting all of your ducks in a row now…
Find the Perfect Summer Job. If you’re interested in working at a pool this school year or even next summer, it’s important to know that lifeguarding is just one of many potential job options. From entry-level positions to ones that build upon your years of lifeguard experience, there are a variety of jobs available at most pools in your area,…
While the sun and warm weather are major perks of the summer months, the season isn’t without its inclement weather. And when nasty weather rolls around, it’s important for you as the lifeguard to understand the dangers of different events. This will help you keep your swimmers safe, and allow you to let them back in the pool when the…
As a lifeguard, it’s your job to keep pool patrons safe and make sure everyone respects the rules while enjoying themselves. Many of your swimmers will be kids who are ready for some high-octane summer fun. While you definitely don’t want to discourage that, it’s important to realize that as beginning and excitable swimmers, children can be some of your…
You’re off from school, ready to have a good time with your friends, and looking forward to making some money and gaining some good experience. These are the perks that make a summer job lifeguarding a pretty sweet gig. Even when you work an awesome job, you can still have days when you feel “off” or less motivated. When this…
Summer is supposed to be about sunny days spent lounging and relaxing with friends and family by the pool. But as a lifeguard, you’ll inevitably run into situations when some of your guests are a little less than relaxed — in fact, they’re downright disruptive. What qualifies as disruptive? Any behavior that makes the pool unsafe or ruins the enjoyment…
Most of us have a few ideas about what a lifeguard does, but there are a fair number of misconceptions floating around about what lifeguards really do all day. If you’ve never worked as a lifeguard yourself and are considering it, you may wonder how many of these myths are true. Is it really a cushy job where you can…
