Recreation & Sport
Swimming Pool Management
Program Summary
People spend much of their leisure time outdoors, often participating in recreational activities centered around swimming pools. Whether it be at a community center, summer camp, theme park, or other tourist attraction with water environments, recreation workers should be outgoing and good at working with people and have the technical proficiency to support the often complicated nature of pool operations.
PGCC’s Swimming Pool Management Program highlights the most important topics in pool operations, maintenance, and safety including circulation, filtration, chemistry, safety and risk management. It is designed for pool or aquatic facility operators and supervisors who need special education and training in pool operations in order to meet local and/or state health code requirements. It is also ideal for those in the hospitality industry with aquatic facilities as well as for head lifeguards or those who require refresher training.
Employment Trends
- Opportunities for careers in recreation will continue to grow as more baby boomers retire with more leisure time, higher disposable income, and increasing concern for health and fitness.
- The recreation field in general offers many part-time and seasonal job opportunities, including schedules in off hours and weekends when the general public can focus on leisure activities.
- Those individuals willing to start by working flexible hours have the potential to grow into supervisory functions with broader responsibility.
Program Objectives
- Successful completion of each course earns a Certificate of Completion
- Skills development and preparation leading to professional credentialing
Program Curriculum
To qualify, the student must be 16 years of age or older.
Two courses are available:
- Swimming Pool Management
This 15-hour course covers water chemistry, filtration process, chlorination, record keeping, common pool problems and legal responsibilities. Courses are typically offered in April and May.
- Swimming Pool Management Recertification
License renewal is required every 3 years and requires 4 hours of continuing education. This course is tpically scheduled to run concurrently with the Swimming Pool Management courses in April and May.
Please check the Schedule of Courses for courses currently offered.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should take the Certificate of Completion to:
Prince George's County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health
9201 Basil Court, Suite 318, Landover, MD 20785
The permit counter is open between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Pool Operator's License is $50; duplicates will cost $15.00. The receipt of payment can be used as a temporary license until the license is mailed to you within 10 days of application. Listed fees are subject to change by the Health Department.
- For additional information, contact:
Mary Anne Ryan, PGCC Program Coordinator
301-386-7545, mryan@pgcc.edu