Cool, Dry, and Ventilated Pool chemicals should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Garages are generally not the best place to store pool chemicals unless they are locked in a storage bin or cabinet. Oxidizers and strong acids corrode metal and can cause heavy rusting of pool, electrical, and other equipment stored in [...]
Winter is on its way and if you live in a colder climate you’re probably wishing summer sun and lazy days poolside could make a comeback! A pool heater can extend your pool season by adding a month of swim time to the beginning and end of the season. Warmer pool water can also ensure [...]
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” — John C. Maxwell Last month we kicked off American Pool’s lifeguard recruiting season at our annual Recruiters Summit. Our Guard for Life program is responsible for hiring over 7,000 domestic lifeguards throughout the U.S. every summer. More than half [...]
Owings Mills, Maryland — American Pool’s Guard for Life program trained 2,110 new American Red Cross Lifeguards in 2017. In recognition of this achievement and valued partnership with the American Red Cross, the company was presented with plaques for being in the top ten percent of lifeguard training providers. The Red Cross presented additional honors [...]
Maintaining Your Pool Cover The kids are back in school and the leaves are just starting to fall which means it’s time for most of us to close our pools for another season. Once you’ve taken the necessary steps to winterize your pool you’ll want to cover it with either a manual safety cover or automatic [...]
The 2018 Staffing & Recruiter Summit Baltimore, Maryland — American Pool’s Guard for Life program kicked off the 2018-2019 lifeguard recruitment season at our annual recruiting summit on October 2-3. Our lifeguard recruiters come from all over the country to learn how to seek out the “Bold and the Recruitable,” the outstanding lifeguards that make [...]
Phoenix, Arizona — American Pool is proud to announce one of Poolman’s accounts has been named “Best Hotel Pool” by the Phoenix New Times for 2018. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch was featured in the newspaper’s Best of Phoenix section, the annual account of the city’s favorite places and happenings. [...]
With another hurricane bearing down on the coastal United States, there have been several guides and articles on the topic of preventing property damage and promoting community safety before storms hit. The importance of storing/securing loose deck equipment, chemical treatment, turning off power and protecting electrical equipment are well documented. The Association of Pool and [...]
Water conservation means using our limited water supply wisely and caring for it properly. Did you know… 97% of all the water on the earth is salt water, which is not suitable for drinking. Only 3% of all water is freshwater -- Only 0.5% is available for drinking while the remaining 2.5% is locked [...]
You may have noticed us sharing the news about many of our American Pool community activities in recent months. As our organization continues to grow, we recognize that our industry leadership in aquatics can also translate to opportunities to benefit society. Our operating teams are passionate about finding ways to support local causes that can [...]
