About the employer
Anchor Aquatics is a locally owned and operated swimming pool management company based in Edgewater, Maryland, serving Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas of central Maryland. For more than 55 years it has provided pool management, maintenance and construction services to commercial and residential clients.
The team aims to deliver high-quality service while keeping a friendly atmosphere for its employees. As a seasonal student you'll interact with Americans throughout the workday and get to enjoy summer in Annapolis, with outdoor festivals, waterfront activities and live performances. The company also organises trips to the nation's capital, sporting events, visits to local attractions and a J1 Day celebrating international employees.
The job as Lifeguard / Pool Operator
What you'll do
- Ensure the safety of all patrons
- Perform daily operations and maintenance of the aquatic facility
- Actively supervise the swimming area
- Enforce safety rules
- Respond to emergencies such as water rescues
- Administer first aid or CPR
- Identify potential hazards to maintain a safe environment
- Inspect equipment
- Keep the area clean and organized
- Maintain water quality through chemical testing and balancing
- Clean the pool and surrounding areas
- Inspect and maintain equipment
- Adhere to safety regulations
- Handle record-keeping
- Communicate with facility management
- Respond to emergencies
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer guarantees housing for all hired participants: 2-3 bedroom apartments or a 3 bedroom house with a lease agreement, though you may find your own. Rooms are shared by 2-3 people, with sleeping quarters not co-ed unless requested. Secure WiFi, a kitchen with basic kitchenware and on-site laundry are included.
Location: Edgewater, Maryland
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
