Atlantic Pool Service

Job description

Welcome to one of the finest swimming pool management and service company in Northern Virginia. We have been setting the standard in the swimming pool industry since 1982.

Visa Sponsor age limit is 27.

(Visa Sponsor requires SKYPE interview with each lifeguard)

Wage and housing

WAGE:

Firsttimers: $15/hour
Returnees: $15.5/hour

Days per week: 5-6 days, guaranteed hours per week: 43-50 on average, hours per week in 2024: 50

Overtime: wage is 1.5x normal rate for any hours over 40 in a given week

Bonuses: $150 bonus for anyone arriving before Opening Day (May 24th; so you would need to arrive by the 23th). $50 bonus for anyone arriving by June 1st. $150 bonus to any student who stays until the end of the summer (Labor Day) and does not get in trouble throughout the season.

HOUSING:

Provided (all students employed by this employer must reside in provided housing). Estimated cost of housing for the whole season is $1776 ($296 deducted bi-weekly); utilities are included, except internet and cable; + deposit $250 due upon arrival (employer will still give the students the option to pay $50 when they arrive, then we can deduct the remaining $200 from their paychecks or we can collect the full $250 at arrival). The cost of housing will be the same for all participants no matter when you arrive and start working for this employer.

Apartments will be furnished with a sofa and love seat, dining table and chairs, lamps and telephone. Bedrooms are furnished with 1 twin bed (mattress, box spring and frame) per person, 1 night stand per person, bedding (pillow, sheets and blanket), bathrooms will be provided a shower curtain. Kitchens will be supplied with plasticware (knives, forks, spoons), plastic plates, bowls and cups, toaster and dish washer.  Washer and dryer may be in unit or in building.

Apartments will have 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 tenants per room, with 5 to 7 tenants per unit.

Housing may be located in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, Oakton and Centreville. Housing is no more than between 8-10 kilometers away from their pools and many are much closer than that.

Students will be given an opportunity to request specific areas to live as well as choosing roommates for the summer.

Transport and location

Things to do

Pool locations: state Virginia, Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, Fairfax, Chantilly, Centreville, Falls Church, Burke, Oakton, Vienna

Pools are located in condos or apartments, complexes and neighborhoods, including recreation clubs,  homeowners and community associations.

How to get to work? Walk, bike, or public transportation

Students usually ride a bike to and from work, pools are 20-40 minutes by bike from apartments.

Some students recommend running to and from job site as good exercise.

Students will be given an opportunity to purchase bikes (at their own expense) upon arrival.

Atlantic Pool Service also recommends students purchase a bike helmet, lock and light.

Pick-up at the airport: not provided

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