Certified Pool Operator Training
Specified Recreational Water Facilities in West Virginia are required to have access to a Qualified Water Facility Operator, as required in the Recreational Water Facility Regulations.
Approved Certified Swimming Pool Operator classes:
- Pool Operation Management is offering Certified Pool Operator (CPO) classes: Website: pooloperationmanagement
- OR Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Website
- OR Professional Pool Management
Approved Operator Training Courses:
- Aquatic Facility Operator Certification Course - National Recreation and Park Association
Certification is valid for three (3) years. - Certified Pool Operator Course - Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
Certification is valid for five (5) years. - Commercial Pool Technician - Aquatic Training Institute*
Certification is valid for five (5) years. - Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician - American Swimming Pool and Spa Association
Certification is valid for five (5) years. - Practical Pool Management Plus - Aquatic Safety Research Group
Certification is valid for five (5) years. - Professional Swimming Pool Operator - Aquatic Training and Consulting Service Certification is valid for three (3) years.
* Requires the completion of a West Virginia-specific course addendum and exam
Approved Lifeguard Certification Courses:
- American Red Cross
- Boys Scouts of America hosting Red Cross Lifeguard Training
- International Lifeguard Training Program* (ILTP™)
*Formerly Ellis and Associates: International Pool & Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program - American Aquatics and Safety Training
- LIFEGUARD-PRO
- National Aquatic Safety Company : Lifeguard Certification Program
- StarGuard - Starfish Aquatics Institute
- YMCA contact your local YMCA for additional information.
First Aid Courses:
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association
- National Safety Council
- MEDIC First Aid - BasicPlus CPR, AED & First Aid
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Other courses may be considered for approval. Please contact Suzzette Dellinger phone (304)256-6666, to discuss having course reviewed for approval.