EMPLOYER INFORMATION
Company Name |
American Pool Enterprises, Inc. |
Company Address |
11515 Cronridge Drive, Suite Q, Owings Mills, MD 21117 |
Job Locations |
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POSITION OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
Job Title |
Swimming Pool Lifeguard |
Start Date |
First Group June 10,2009-Second Group June 30, 2009 |
End Date |
September 7th, 2009 |
Detailed Description |
A lifeguard is responsible for monitoring activities at a swimming pool to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. You will be required to maintain order in the pool and pool areas, rescue swimmers in danger, and administer first aid if required.
Additionally, you must inspect the pool for cleanliness, and clean the pool and pool area on a daily basis (including the bathroom). You will also need to determine the chlorine content and ph value of the water. |
Required Job Training |
In order to work as a lifeguard, you will be required to complete an American Red Cross lifeguard training course taught by a Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. In order to complete training, you must be able to swim 300 yards and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 8+ feet under water.
Please note that you will be tested on these skills once you arrive in the USA. |
Salary |
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Housing Deposit |
Upon arrival to your employer, you will be required to pay a housing deposit in the amount of $150.00.
This housing deposit will be refunded to each employee that meets the following criteria:
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Work through September 7th, 2009
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Live in employer organized housing from arrival to the USA, through September 7th, 2009
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Not terminated from employment for any reason
All housing deposit refunds will be paid to each participant in his or her home country upon successful check-out of housing and completion of the program. |
Hours |
A minimum guarantee of 600 hours will be offered if the employee works from Memorial Day (May 23, 2009) through Labor Day (September 7, 2009).
Your work hours will be reduced (15-30 hours per week) for the first three weeks of work due to our swimming pools only being opened part time. This will not affect your 600 total hour guarantee.
Normal work hours will be about 40-45 hours per week once you are working a full time schedule. Please do not expect to work 50-60 hour weeks.
*If an employee arrives after the job start date, his/her hour guarantee will be modified on a prorated basis. |
Estimated Overtime |
Overtime is not guaranteed. However it may become available based on your performance and the needs of your employer. |
Expected Schedule |
Most swimming pools are open six or seven days a week from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Expect your work schedule to be mainly between these times. |
Possibility of a 2nd Job |
You may have a second job as long as it does not interfere at all with your lifeguarding schedule. |
Dress Code |
Lifeguards must be in uniform at all times while on duty.
A uniform will be supplied at no charge to you when you arrive in the USA. A standard lifeguard uniform consists of a red bathing suit, a lifeguard t-shirt, and a whistle. |
Housing |
You are required to live in employer organized housing for the entire length of your employment period. Housing will cost $90/week. The cost is the same for all participants no matter when you arrive. Your housing costs will be payroll deducted directly from your paychecks.
If you withdrawal from the program at any time, your remaining paychecks will be used to pay off the remainder of your housing commitment.
All housing units include beds, kitchen supplies, and linens. |
Transportation to work |
Your housing will be located within a short commute (approximately 5-30 minutes) or walking distance from your swimming pool. Bicycles or a bus/metro pass will be provided to participants who are not within walking distance to work. |
Location of job and housing |
Your housing and work may be located in a suburban area. You may not be in a center of a city. However, travel will be available to the nearest city by bus or metro. |
Paycheck Information |
Paychecks will be mailed directly to your housing unit every other Friday.
Your first paycheck will be issued after you have completed two weeks of work.
Please make certain that you bring enough money with you to live in the USA for three weeks ($500-$700). |
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Nearest Airport |
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WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD) Washington and Northern Virginia areas. For additional information please visit www.metwashairports.com/Dulles
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NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIPRORT (EWR) for participants arriving to Pennsylvania, North New Jersey or New Jersey Shore area. For additional information please visit www.newarkairport.com
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Transportation from Airport |
Your employer will arrange to pick you up from the airport as long as your home country agent has sent your travel information. |
Bus Transportation |
www.greyhound.com |
Train Transportation |
www.amtrak.com |
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Information |
www.ssa.gov |
How and when to apply for a social security card |
Your employer will arrange for you to go to the social security office within 15 days of your arrival to the USA. You will be able to work before you apply for your social security card. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information |
Please understand that many swimming pools are only opened on a part time basis for the first three weeks of the pool season. For this reason, we have guaranteed you a total of 600 hours (avg. of 40 hrs per week) for the entire season. You may work a reduced schedule for the first three weeks of the season, however, these hours will begin to increase in early to mid June and increase again in early to mid August.
Normal work hours are approximately 40-45 hours per week once all swimming pools have opened full time. Additional work hours will become available in mid August.
Please note that your employer WILL NOT be able to pick you up from the airport unless you arrival date, time, and airport are approved in advance by American Pool Enterprises, Inc. |
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Employer Representative Signature
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