NEW YORK, NY — American Pool, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Amenity Collective, has moved all lifeguard training and licensing nationwide to Ellis & Associates (E&A), the recognized world leader in aquatic safety since 1983. This change is effective immediately. Dan Lawler, President of American Pool Commercial Aquatics, was adamant about his desire to [...]
The Amenity Collective, through its subsidiary American Pool, has acquired Swim Club Management Group, bringing the North Carolina based company into the nationwide American Pool family of companies. Mitch Friedlander, CEO of The Amenity Collective, the lead organization of American Pool, made the proud announcement - “We are thrilled to have Swim Club Management Group, [...]
As your pool’s owner or operator, you love it when your guests are having a good time. But, to quote a certain famous superhero’s uncle, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Over 6,600 swimming-related accidents happen at pools annually. That doesn’t even account for non-swimming accidents. It’s your duty to keep the summer safe and [...]
American Pool is closely monitoring developments around the coronavirus (COVID-19) and as always, safety is our first priority when we serve you. We want to make sure you are in the best position possible when it comes time to open your pool up for the season. In order to continue meeting the necessary deadlines, we [...]
Nobody wants a green pool — unless you’re referring to energy efficiency. If that’s the case, then you’re reading the right blog! Reducing energy usage has become a big focus for the industry, but that doesn’t mean you need an extra arm and leg to make it affordable. Here are some simple ways for your [...]
Presidents Award We are proud to announce that our 2019 President’s Award goes to Phil Carter from American Pool Maryland. Each year our organization recognizes excellence through our Corporate Awards program and the President’s Award is the highest distinction of the program. The President’s Award began in 1998 as a way to acknowledge staff members [...]
In January of 2020, our American Pool leaders gathered in Atlantic City, NJ for the annual Driver’s Meeting. Each year, our leaders join forces during a two-day conference to discuss the previous year’s accomplishments and challenges. Now that American Pool and affiliates have been organized under The Amenity Collective, the meeting had a more holistic [...]
We have some exciting news about a recent behind-the-scenes change in our organization. As a forward-thinking company, we not only pay attention to the needs of our clients today but also our opportunity to better serve them in the future. This is the mindset that continues to create advantages and opportunities for all of us [...]
On January 24, 2020, American Pool Maryland braved the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay in support of Special Olympics Maryland with the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge event raises money in support of the 8,033+ athletes of Special Olympics Maryland. By participating in the plunge, the proceeds raised support [...]
As the 2019 calendar year came to a close, American Pool professionals from as far away as Texas and New York State assembled to participate in training sessions over the week of December 16 in Maryland and New Jersey. While the expansion of the organization poses logistical challenges for pulling all of the operating teams [...]
