The swimming pool construction industry has seen a healthy expansion growing 3.8% over the last five years. Developers know that offering active amenities such as a fitness center and a community pool will not only meet today’s buyer expectations, when they are thoughtfully designed, they sell units faster. After the developer is gone, the management [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Knockout competition with a new take on fitness centers and gyms Americans are encouraged to exercise and eat healthy from all corners… they want to do better, to feel better. A multitude of surveys and studies show that personal health is very important to the general population. There’s nothing more motivating than having fitness-centric amenities [...]
Training is a big part of managing swimming pools to the highest standards, and we make no exceptions with our staff. While state required training is a prerequisite for all operations, our company continues to invest in training and certifications to ensure our people are better equipped and prepared than our competition. Last month eight [...]
Recently our American Pool leaders came together for our annual Drivers Meeting, a conference where all of our offices’ presidents join forces to improve on the past year. Staying in Philadelphia at the Hilton in Penn’s Landing, they discussed last year’s successes and challenges, and how the company can move forward and progress for 2018. [...]
Every fall our lifeguard recruiting teams from across the country come together for a two day collaboration focusing on all aspects of Lifeguard Recruiting and Management. Recruiting where they review the previous year, explore new strategies, and prepare for an amazing upcoming season. From all across the country -- Georgia, Ohio, New York, and more, [...]
Recently our American Pool Pennsylvania Office had the pleasure of hosting a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course for our valued Greystar clients. Brian Ward, President of American Pool Philadelphia, and Andrew Kanetsky, Regional Manager, supported their NSPF CPO Instructor with an overview of the Pennsylvania Bathing Codes and local requirements. American Pool is committed to [...]
