Certified Pool Operator

For many swimmers, unique pool features like slides and diving boards are what brings them into the water. While these features provide extra value to a swimming facility, they bring with them [...]

As a Certified Pool Operator®, there are plenty of pool problems that you need to be prepared to address. In order to properly operate a swimming facility, you need to be able to quickly identify [...]

Multiple health and safety concerns for pools and spas are related to the chemicals added for sanitation and water balance. While some of these concerns are unavoidable due to an individual [...]

Spring has officially sprung and, for Certified Pool Operators, it’s time to get down to business. With the weather warming up and swimmers getting ready to dip their toes in, CPOs everywhere are [...]

Part of keeping patrons and staff safe at an aquatic facility is having a strong emergency response plan in place. This should detail procedures on how staff should respond to different types of [...]

From 1999-2007, there were 74 reported cases of pool or spa suction entrapment accidents, resulting in 9 deaths and 63 injuries[1]. Swimming pool entrapment is when one becomes trapped or “stuck” [...]

Pool water chemistry is a science that must be performed properly to ensure the health and safety of a swimming pool or spa facility. Improper pool chemistry can lead to unsafe conditions and [...]

Depending on their role, a Certified Pool Operator® (CPO) may have management responsibilities in the aquatic facility where they work.  A pool manager has the main responsibility of ensuring [...]

When operating an aquatic facility, a Certified Pool Operator® must constantly uphold all health and safety regulations and processes. Not only does this help maintain a safe and operational [...]

As the winter comes into full swing, many Certified Pool Operators® see more spa and therapy pool usage. While there are many similarities between operating pools and operating spas and therapy [...]