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…
Most times swimming pools offer a fun and relaxed environment. However, sometimes you may run into a disruptive guest. As a lifeguard, it’s your job to properly and safely handle these situations. What is a disruptive guest? A disruptive guest is anyone who doesn’t follow pool rules, makes the pool unsafe, makes pool guests uncomfortable, or ruins others’ pool enjoyment….
The Fourth of July is next week! This means pools will be full of swimmers, and festivities will begin! Are you ready? Everyone loves to enjoy the pool on the Fourth of July, so get ready to be extra diligent while you’re on duty. Make sure that you’re a superstar lifeguard during your shift, but don’t forget to enjoy the…
Distractions are everywhere, but don’t let them get in the way of being an awesome lifeguard! It’s already tough enough to tame our internal thoughts while on the job! Cell phones and other outside distractions can make it difficult for guards to focus. When you’re on duty you need to be in a position where you’re alert, aware, and ready…
