According to the National Swimming Pool Foundation, there should be a trained and certified operator at every pool/spa facility. We strongly encourage all owners, managers and anyone overseeing the safety of a pool or spa to become certified. The owners, managers and maintenance staff, should all have a comprehensive knowledge of statutes, codes, regulations and common accepted practices. The CPO certification program will provide this educational base.
With regards to public swimming pools and spas, the American National Standards and the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals says: "Both existing and new public swimming pools and spas shall be maintained under the super-vision and direction of a properly trained operator who shall be responsible for sanitation, safety, and proper maintenance of the pool, and all physical and mechanical equipment. The operator shall be certified in accordance with state/local codes."
Essentially, any individual who evaluates and adjusts pool or spa water chemistry should be certified. Any individual who performs routine maintenance on a pool or spa should be certified. Many organizations also require head lifeguards or swimming instructors to be trained and certified. The CPO certificate is presented with the individuals name (not the facility) and is valid for 5 years. A CPO certificate also provides an individual with opportunities for advanced learning, potential promotions within an organization and even wage increases.
Whether a facility owner or maintenance technician, manager or lifeguard, the Certified Pool Operator is one thing- an aquatics facility professional.
For more information, please check out http://www.olypools.com/ or http://www.nspg.org/.
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