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…
Since we were kids, we’ve always been told to wear sunscreen before going outside. Did you consider how important sunscreen was then? Probably not. Luckily for you, your family probably took it upon themselves to make sure that your sunscreen was always properly applied. Now that we’re older, it’s up to us to make sure that our skin is protected…
Lifeguarding requires spending long hours outside in the summer heat. This is why it’s ESPECIALLY important for guards to stay hydrated. Keeping hydration levels up should be a constant objective while on the job. Your health can be compromised if you neglect to hydrate regularly. Keep yourself hydrated so you can stay cool by the pool all summer long! Water…
Summer is in full swing, which means… LIFEGUARD APPRECIATION WEEK is right around the corner! You work hard all summer long, which is why we want to show you how much we appreciate you and all that you do. Fun and exciting things are coming as Lifeguard Appreciation Week kicks off on July 21. Want to collaborate with our design…
Unexpected events can happen while you’re on duty, so it’s important to understand how to handle an emergency situation. Sometimes your First Aid training will be all that’s necessary to resolve an emergency. In other cases, you may need to call 9-1-1. These situations can feel stressful, but it’s important to remain calm and quickly summon the proper local authorities….
