American Pool Takes on the Dominican Republic! – International Lifeguard Training

At American Pool, we take pool safety and lifeguard training seriously! This past February, our very own Corporate Safety Director, Sabraya Isaacs and four American Red Cross lifeguard instructors traveled to the Dominican Republic to train lifeguards for the upcoming 2019 summer season. Together, Sabraya Isaacs, Michael Scheetz, Nicholas Vaccarello (American Pool President's Award winner), [...]

The Importance of Site Evaluations

A site evaluation is an extremely important part of the opening process for commercial pools. During a site evaluation, our Certified Pool Operator will evaluate the pool’s overall condition, inventory equipment, and safety items. An experienced  pool professional can point out areas on the premise that will need to be addressed including plumbing, electrical, and [...]

5 Reasons You Should Invest in a Pool Shower

Outdoor showers largely increase convenience for swimmers. They can help preserve floors, prevent illness, keep pool water cleaner, and more! Most people know it’s important to shower before and after a swim. However, traveling from an inside shower to the pool is often a hassle. Tracking dirt inside and dripping water can be an inconvenience [...]

Benefits of Hiring a Certified Pool Operator

A crystal clear pool is the key to an overall positive pool experience for residents and community managers alike. Delivering and maintaining a beautiful, healthy pool requires a combination of resources, experience, and training. At American Pool we recognize that once we’ve made the right hire, it’s essential that we support our staff with the [...]

By |2019-03-18T09:00:59-04:00March 18th, 2019|Pool Maintenance & Service, Uncategorized|

Hiring and Retaining the Best Lifeguards

Having the right lifeguards is important for every pool environment. But let’s face it, the hiring process can be stressful! Let the pool management experts at American Pool help! We have the right tools and knowledge to successfully hire the best candidates.  Plus, once we find the right candidates we know how to keep them! [...]

Leading Generation Z in the Workplace

“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 [...]

By |2018-11-06T09:00:07-05:00November 6th, 2018|News & Insights, Pool Management & Lifeguards, Uncategorized|

American Red Cross Recognizes American Pool as Leader in Lifeguard Training

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 [...]

Swim For Success | Our Water Safety Program

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 [...]

The Top 4 Causes of Algae Outbreaks

Summer algae outbreaks are every pool owner's nightmare. Without proper care and maintenance, swimming pools and spas (especially ones in high demand over the summer), are prone to some form of algae. When it comes to mitigating algae growth, understanding what it thrives on is the first step in taking control over your pool’s health. [...]

By |2017-08-29T09:38:55-04:00August 29th, 2017|News & Insights, Pool Maintenance & Service|

A Saintly Service: Loyola Swim Team Teaches Water Safety to Elementary Students

For many, a summer without time at the local swimming pool doesn’t truly feel like summer at all. Unfortunately for many children attending Govans Elementary School of York Road in Towson, Maryland, a swimming pool has never been a part of their summer. Recently the USA Swimming Foundation conducted a survey and found that 79% [...]

By |2017-06-01T10:17:37-04:00June 1st, 2017|American Pool News, News & Insights, Uncategorized|
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