Pool Monitor

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for ten consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for six years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for part – time Pool Monitors to join the team at The Apex at Crossgates, one of United Group's professionally managed multi – family apartment communities located in Guilderland, NY. To learn more information about our property, visit https://www.apexcrossgates.com/

Opening + Closing 

• Opens the pool each shift and close it down each evening, depending on schedule and hours
• Ensures both pool gates are unlocked at beginning of shift/locked at end of shift
• Ensures all umbrellas are either put up/down at beginning/end of shift
• Ensures all pool furniture is staged/placed neatly at the beginning/during/end of shift

Cleanliness + Maintenance 

• Ensures the pool area, poolside patio, and outdoor bathroom are clean of all garbage/debris during your shift and at the end of your shift
• Ensures the pool stays clean at all times of debris, dirt, and trash – vacuum and skim as necessary

Safety + Monitoring 

• Monitors pool-related activities closely throughout shift and identify any safety issues
• Directs swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions
• Monitors weather reports closely to ensure the safety of guests

Rule Enforcement + Guest Management 

• Ensures all residents and guests comply with Property pool rules and regulations (form signed at move-in)
• Check/sign-in and out ALL residents and guests

Physical Expectations + Work Environment 

• Must be able to stand/walk/swim for up to 8 - 10 hours.
• Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull. 
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions.
• Frequently may be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Job Overview + Requirements

• Job Type: Pool Monitor; Non – Exempt - $16.00 per hour. 
• Work Hours: Part Time; Sunday – Saturday Pool Hours 9:00am – 8:00pm. Flexibility due to pool hour of operations and candidates’ preferences. 
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, swimming, walking, monitoring. 
• Required Education: High School Diploma; applicable Work History.
• Required Experience: 1+ years’ experience as a lifeguard or pool monitor. Basic understanding of pool safety. Ability to swim at a moderate level. 
• Certifications: CPR certification. 
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.