Sierra Stories
Everybody can have a great story with us. High Sierra Pools is the right company for people with great ambitions who like to live and work in USA. It also gives a chance to be a part of Sierra Team in Home Country.
Your great personal skills either in managing, computers, people cooperation and technical field can give You an opportunity to “grow” in Sierra Pools what entails the Company grow after You.
We are proud to present our employees sharing their Sierra Stories:
Veronika
"I have been working for High Sierra Pools since 2004. First summer I worked as lifeguard in pool located in Arlington, VA. I really enjoyed my time here, improved my English and met a lot of friends. I decided to come back again in 2005 but this time I applied for 18 months internship program. During my stay as an intern I worked in different departments, starting at the sales department, than followed by accounting and finally finishing in human resources.
Continue Reading... I also applied for and successfully passed American Red Cross Lifeguard instructor class. This certificate enables me to work as a safety inspector and oversee safety at the pools. I was also in charge of lifeguard classes both in USA and overseas. I traveled to countries like Peru, Dominican Republic and Russia. In 2007 I was promoted to the safety director position and was responsible for safety at the 250 swimming pools.
My fields of study are biology and physical education at Pedagogic University in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. My hobbies are: volleyball, horseback riding, skiing and swimming."
Jarek
"I started as Lifeguard in season 2005. I lived with my friends at Tyson’s Corner area and I was working under Mr. Gincho Haritev’s supervision. I was working mostly at Sheraton Premiere T.C. hotel, Embassy Suites T.C. hotel, Fountains at McLean condominium. I had great summer and I decided to come back next year.
I came to USA again in 2006 and I worked couple of week as Lifeguard at same area as previous year and also at Fairview Park Marriott hotel.
Continue Reading... After that I have been promoted to management position and I became a Supervisor for Tyson’s Corner and Falls Church Area. It was different and much harder job than life guarding. I learned a lot about management, leadership and people. After season I successfully passed Lifeguard Instructor Training and I began work as hunter for Czech Republic.
I was working as Scheduler during the summer of 2007. Beginning was hard but I took advantage of my previous experience as a supervisor. Working in office was great! I met a lot of new people I have gained valuable skills. I’m looking forward to next cooperation with High Sierra Pools, Inc. You never know what future awaits you.
I study at Silesian University in Opava, School of Business Administration in Karvina. My major are European Studies and my sideline is Marketing and management. Now I am working on graduation theses about Outlook of Common Foreign and Security Policy of EU. I was also participant of Socrates/Erasmus program and I spent some time in Finland at Oulu University of Applied Science.
I like traveling and visiting new places, meeting new people and gaining experience. I like sports as swimming, biking, skiing, snowboarding; I am trying to play ice hockey, squash. I like listening to the music of various genres and I like also good movies."
Boryana
"The first time I heard something about High Sierra Pools was winter 2004 – my boyfriend at that time had just finished his work and travel program. He described me the job position “lifeguard” – not hard, but responsible, that he had great time being over there so I decided I got to try it too. So that’s how things started – as me and my friend arrived to the USA, we had accommodation, job, it was summer, it was nice, it was completely different from my country, it was just like in the movies… Most of the members at one of the pools were of Spanish heritage, so I learned a couple of Spanish phrases. At the other they were mostly Americans – really nice people, where I improved a lot of my English. That pool was really busy and crowded with kids, but was my favorite.
Continue Reading... I was hoping the next year I’ll be working there again. And it happened – but that time I was a pool manager. I had great time. Everybody knew me and we all enjoyed it so much – they (the members) had parties, we (the lifeguards) had parties we all had a party after the great season we had. We created friendships and we are still in touch – exchanging e-mails, pictures, stories.
So, at the end of that incredible summer Sierra’s management offered me a training that goes together with a recruiter’s position for my country. Of course my answer was positive. I was excited, but I knew I had to work hard to improve my skill in that field as well. And I did. I worked hard, learned a lot, and Sierra was there to support me and help me out when I need it.
The spring of 2007 I got my third visa to the United States of America. I arrived and started working at the office as a part of Human Resources Department. Spring and summer time were busy, the busiest time for seasonal business. My business administration skills (gained in the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria) helped me to manage my lifeguards, my computer (my major is computer science) and communication skills helped me in my everyday work as office an office assistant. And of course it’s not only work after all. I love traveling – Virginia Beach, Ocean City, North Carolina, Chicago, New York and a training trip to Peru. Movie nights, night walks close to Potomac River, disco clubs, parties all around - it’s FUN and you HAVE to try it!!!!"
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