Pool Operator Certification
All jurisdictions in the Washington Metropolitan Area require that each swimming pool be under the direction of a certified swimming pool operator. Aquatic Training & Consulting Services provides the most complete CPO training in the area.
Courses provide 10 to 12 hours of instruction on basic pool management, water chemistry, disinfection, water circulation, and filtration. This course prepares not only for the certified pool operator exam but gives you the practical knowledge needed to effectively run your facility. In addition, ATCS covers the appropriate codes and general guidelines for your particular situation.
Courses are scheduled on an on-going basis through Virginia and Maryland. On-site courses are also available and allow for your staff to received site specific training while reducing travel time and expense.
Aquatic Training & Consulting Services also provide recertification program and refresher courses.
Course Documents
Policies and ProceduresConsent Form
On-Site Pool Operator Training
Northern Virginia Pool Operator Exam Registration Form
Certified Pool Operator Class $125
| Date | Time | Location | Instructor | |
| JANUARY | ||||
| Jan 16, 17 | 10 to 4 | Fairfax County - OakMarr ReCenter | Rob Fox |  |
| MARCH | ||||
| Mar 20 & 21 | 10 to 4 | Fairfax County - Lee District ReCenter | Rob Fox | |
| Mar 3/29 to 4/2 | 7 pm to 9:30 pm | Montgomery County - Montgomery County Rec - Silver Spring | Rob Fox | |
| APRIL | ||||
| Apr Tues 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 | 5:30 to 9:30 | Washington County - Hagerstown Community College | Renee Huffer | |
| Apr 13, 14, & 15 | 5 to 9:30 | Frederick County, MD - Frederick YMCA - Mercer Building | Renee Huffer | |
| MAY | ||||
| May 3, 5, 6, 10, &12 | 7 pm to 9:30 pm | Montgomery County - Montgomery County Rec - Silver Spring | Rob Fox | |
| May 2, 3, & 5 | Sun 12 to 6; Mon/Wed 4 to 8 | Frederick County, MD - Cold Stream Swimming Pool (Lake Linganore) | Renee Huffer | |
| May 8 & 9 | Sat 1 - 7; Sun 8 - 2 | Fairfax County - South Run Recreation Center | Rob Fox | |
| May 16 | 10 to 8 | Fairfax County - Oak Ridge Swim Club 12803 Dusty Willow Road, Manassas, VA 20112 | Rob Fox | |
| May 22 | 10 to 7 | Loudon County - Claude Moore Recreation Center | Rob Fox | |
| May 24, 25, & 27 | 4 to 9 | Frederick County, MD - Cold Stream Swimming Pool (Lake Linganore) | Renee Huffer | |
| May 27 | TBD | Anne Arundel - Nantucket Pool 1203 Nantucket Drive Crofton MD | Rob Fox | |
| JUNE | ||||
| Jun 1, 3, 7, 8 & 10 | 7 pm to 9:30 pm | Montgomery County - Montgomery County Rec - Silver Spring | Rob Fox | |
| Jun 7 & 8 | 9 to 5 | Washington County - Hagerstown Community College | Rob Fox | |
| Jun 16, 17, & 18 | 7 am to 11 am | Frederick County, MD - Villages of Urbana | Renee Huffer | |
| Jun 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8 | 7 pm to 9:30 pm | Montgomery County - Montgomery County Rec - Silver Spring | Rob Fox | |
| AUGUST | ||||
| Aug 3 | 11 to 8 | Loudon County - Claude Moore Recreation Center | Rob Fox | |
| Aug 6, 7, & 8 | 7 am to 11 am | Frederick County, MD - Cold Stream Swimming Pool (Lake Linganore) | Renee Huffer | |
Pool Operator Challenge Exam or 4 hour Review Course $80
| Date | Time | Location | Instructor | |
| APRIL | ||||
| Apr 13 | 5 to 9 | Frederick County, MD - Frederick YMCA - Mercer Building | Renee Huffer | |
| MAY | ||||
| May 2 | 12 to 4 | Frederick County, MD - Cold Stream Swimming Pool (Lake Linganore) | Renee Huffer | |
| May 19 | 5 to 9 | Frederick County, MD - To Be Determined | Renee Huffer | |
| May 24 | 4 to 8 | Frederick County, MD - Cold Stream Swimming Pool (Lake Linganore) | Renee Huffer | |
| May 22 | 10 to 2 | Loudon County - Claude Moore Recreation Center | Rob Fox | |
| JUNE | ||||
| Jun 8 | 9 to 1 | Washington County - Hagerstown Community College | Rob Fox | |
| Jun 16 | 7 am to 11 am | Frederick County, MD - Villages of Urbana | Renee Huffer | |
Pool Operator REVIEW
| Date | Time | Location | Instructor |
