Continental Pools Southern Virginia

I’ve been working for the SOVA office as a winter service tech for a little over 2 months now, and I’ve been really enjoying it. My coworkers and managers have given me support and encouragement every step of the way, and I’ve been given opportunities to grow in the company. I’m really happy and excited to start building a career here.

Working at Continental Pools has been the best professional experience of my life. I spent my first two years there as a cultural exchange student, and from the start, the team listened to my concerns and made me feel like part of the family, not just an employee. The directors and staff were so impressive that I returned for a second year. After working several more years as a supervisor, I now run my own business sending students to work at Continental Pools. I owe much of my success to this amazing company! If you're looking for a place to grow professionally and be with people who genuinely care about their employees, this is the place for you.

This is my second year working for Continetal pools as a lifeguard on the J1 Cultural Exchange Programme. No company is perfect and this comment us based on my experience. 1. Everything that was stated my contract was honored. I have never had to complain about my hours being short or being unfairly paid, by the company. 2. Work times are reasonable and allow for participation in cultural activities which I enjoy participating in. I have been able to travel and experience the American culture and have a social life all whilst working. This includes and is not limited to the company taking us on excursions to visit Busch Gardens or Kings Dominion to have a day worth of fun and excitement and me going on a cruise, watching movies, etc. (See pictures below) 3. My supervisors, managers and regional managers and other authoritative figures have been objective based on my oberservation. I have never had an issue where a supervisor has neglectful or disrespectful to me in any manner. 4. I respect the fact that the company has an open door policy which makes it easier for you to provide suggestions and recommendations for corporate growth opportunities. We were also able to reach out to the company with any concerns that we had with relations to our work and living controls without fear of being treated unfairly. 5. On my first year I worked at some pools as a single lifeguard which was a struggle, however, being able to work alongside a colleague has been the best fit for me. It has allowed me to observe that I function better with others as a team rather than a unit. This has worked out in many ways than one, with an example being that the workload is shared and not only dependent on 1 person. 6. The living accommodations provided were adaptive and all appliances were functional. Rooms were clean and tidy, bedding was provided and roommates were respectful and cooperative. In conclusion, it is personally befitting that the company receives a 5 star rating. I have not experienced any significant or consequential experiences that will have the company deserving less than they deserve. I only hope any new and returning lifeguards have the same experience as I did.