summer job

There’s a Position for Everyone!

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…

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How to Become a Lifeguard

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…

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College Benefits of Lifeguarding

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…

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Lifeguard Appreciation Week Recap

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…

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Lifeguard Appreciation Week 2019

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…

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5 Tips for Handling Disruptive Guests

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….

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