Just because we can’t physically be together, doesn’t mean we can’t interact with our guards! We have been using the extra time spent at home to engage with our Guard for Life community in various ways. In a time where we are longing for time spent with our family and friends, we saw an opportunity to stay more connected with…
Meet Tasia Tasia Wharton started as an American Pool lifeguard in 2011 and quickly moved her way up to become a Supervisor and Staffing Director for the next eight seasons. During her time with American Pool, Tasia was also working towards her degree and later continued to work both as a nurse and as the Staffing Director at American Pool…
Being a parent of an emerging adult is both rewarding and challenging. We all want what’s best for our kids and parents have to balance providing support without doing too much. Part of being a parent is teaching your child responsibility and preparing them to navigate the real world and Guard for Life is here to help with the perfect…
This year’s preseason lifeguard training is proving to be anything but normal. For one, most of us are cooped up in our homes as we guard our loved ones’ lives — and our own — from COVID-19. And, with pools closed across the country, it’s also proven much tougher than usual for swimmers to get in a good workout. While…
Is your teen interested in a lifeguarding job with American Pool this summer? In the course of our business, and now more than ever, we expect and invite parent questions, which is why we have created our Parent Resource to Guard for Life. Maintaining a Safe Workplace As a company that has built its culture around safety, the safety of…
If being outside in the warm sun is your idea of a perfect summer, then working poolside is the job for you! American Pool has you covered with several poolside job opportunities to choose from with lifeguarding being the most popular. Lifeguarding might be popular, but it isn’t the only job available. Other poolside positions include head lifeguard, front desk…
It may still be winter, but summer has a way of sneaking up on us all. Now is the perfect time to plan your Summer of 2020!! If taking on a job is part of your summer goal, then Lifeguarding is the perfect summer job for you! Lifeguarding teaches you responsibility, looks great on your college resume, not to mention…
Being a lifeguard means being in the best possible shape so you can protect those around you. The New Year is a great time to pick up some healthy habits so you can do just that! Here are some choices you can make now to start your New Year’s resolution and keep it. Get a checkup! The best way to…
We all know that sometimes it can be a bit difficult to convince our parents to set us free to have a brand new experience. Your parents just want you to have a safe, happy life. If the idea of lifeguarding is brand new to you and your parents, you may be wondering how to approach them with the idea…
Just because it’s not prime time for swimming doesn’t mean you can’t keep your skills sharp! Stop by your local indoor swimming pool during the off-season to practice. It’s important to keep improving your swimming skills so that you’re ready to jump back into action when lifeguarding season rolls back around. Check out these tips on how to improve your…
