Minimum age 16 years old

Purpose:

Course is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently manage and operate swimming pools and spas.

Learning Objectives:

• State regulations governing operation of public and semi-public pools

• The pool operator’s responsibility for protection of the patrons’ health

• Calculation of swimming pool volume, filter surface area, and flow rate

• Filtration and circulation

• Pool water testing, sanitation chemistry, and water balance

• Heaters and hot water chemistry

• Management of aquatic facilities

• Pool operational problems and chemical adjustments

• Care of seasonal pools

• Disease and accident prevention, including safety in the workplace

Certification Requirements:

Pass a written examination with a grade of 80 percent or better.

Upon Course Completion participants will receive their Swimming Pool Operator’s License from the Maryland Department of Health that is valid for 3 years.

*Depending on which county you work in you may have to apply with the local Health Department for a County issued Pool Operator’s License