Do you have your summer job lined up? It may seem ages away, but the summer will be here before we know it!  This summer, American Pool Enterprises, Inc (APEI) is looking to fill almost 5,500 lifeguard positions. Offering flexible hours, with both full and part-time positions, the company hopes to help those in need of a job by providing the rewarding opportunity to become a lifeguard. Employment is available to anyone at least 15-years-old who becomes certified by a nationally recognized program. American Pool Enterprises currently offers discounted training to all its employees. Training information and an employment application is available at www.guardforlife.com.

Lifeguard positions are available in the following locations: Long Island, NY; Hudson Valley, NY; Manhattan; New Jersey; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; Baltimore; Ocean City, MD; Atlanta; Raleigh, NC; Woodbridge, VA; Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.

As part of their recruitment efforts, American Pool Enterprises, Inc. has kicked off their 2011 Summer to Win promotion where lifeguards employed by APEI this summer will be eligible to win cash or one of over 100 prizes totaling over $65,000 in value. The contest is a follow-up to the company’s successful 2009 Guard for Life, Ride for Life promotion where a New Jersey lifeguard won a new 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and the 2010 Summer to Win promotion where APEI handed out over $15,000 in prizes including Apple iPads, an Apple MacBook, GPS systems, Amazon Kindles and more. This year, American Pool Enterprises, Inc. has increased the value of cash and prizes to over $65.000. Prizes are set to include  Apple iPads, Apple iPod Touches, digital cameras, Flip HD Video Cameras, Netflix subscriptions and more. For more information on prizes, eligibility, rules and regulations, visit http://www.guardforlife.com/guard-for-life-101/win-65000-in-cash-prizes

Why become a lifeguard?
Lifeguards spend their summers outdoors enjoying fresh air and sunshine, and learn skills useful beyond the gates of the swimming pool, including first-aid, safety and customer service. A position as a lifeguard shows dedication, responsibility and commitment and can be a great resume builder for those just starting out in the workforce. While many areas have year-round swimming facilities and job opportunities, those seeking seasonal employment can easily return the following summer, as long as their certification remains current. Lifeguards frequently return season after season because the job is accommodating, educational and above all, fun. A position as a lifeguard can also be a jumping off point to other seasonal and full-time careers such as lifeguard instructors, area supervisors, regional managers, recruiters, office managers or even company president.

The 2011 Summer to Win contest is an added incentive to become a lifeguard for The American Pool Family of companies, further encouraging employees to work hard and be safe while at the pool facilities. To be entered in the drawings, specific criteria set forth by American Pool Enterprises, Inc. must be met and the lifeguard must be in good standing at the time of the drawings. Training classes for certification are currently being held at all our locations. Additional details on the contest and information about becoming a lifeguard are available at www.guardforlife.com

Lifeguards and those interested in becoming a lifeguard are also encouraged to visit and become a fan of our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/guardforlife). There, fans will gain access to current news within The American Pool Family of Companies, safety tips, upcoming training classes, informational open houses, games, photos, videos, interaction with other lifeguards and contests within Facebook with chances to win more prizes. In just a few days we’ll be awarding a Flip HD Video Camera to one lucky fan who has tagged themselves in our photo album.

About American Pool Enterprises, Inc.
American Pool Enterprises, Inc. is the largest commercial swimming pool management, swimming pool maintenance and recreational facility management operation in the United States. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MD, American Pool Enterprises, Inc. has 23 branches in 14 U.S. States, the District of Columbia as well as a location in Canada. For more information on APEI, please visit www.americanpool.com