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Food, Pools and Lodging Services Section
651-201-4503
health.swimmingpools@state.mn.us

Contact Info

Food, Pools and Lodging Services Section
651-201-4503
health.swimmingpools@state.mn.us

Pool Operator Training

Public pools in the State of Minnesota are required to have a certified pool operator. They are also required to post the operator's certification. A trained certified operator must successfully complete a recertification course at least once every five years.

The following are links to specific Pool Code that CPOs may find helpful:

  • 4717.0650 POOL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE; OPERATOR TRAINING
  • 4717.1450 LIFEGUARD STATIONS AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
  • 4717.3970 POOL CLOSURE

Warning Signs Required:

  • 4717.1050 NO LIFEGUARD WARNING SIGN
  • 4717.1250 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LOCATION
  • 4717.1350 POOL FACILITY CAPACITY
  • 4717.1650 USER SANITATION AND SAFETY

Approved pool operator training courses

Aquatic facility operator course

National Recreation and
Park Association

22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148-4501
800-626-6772
Horizon Chemical Company
2125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651-917-3075
800-969-0454

Certified pool operator training

Pool & Hot Tub
Alliance

4775 Granby Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-540-9119
MC & R Pools & Spas
2409 E. Benson Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-335-7381
Certified Pool Trainers
of Iowa & Minnesota

65910 - 267th Street
St. Alden, MN 56009
877-242-7156
Thatcher Pools & Spas
2894 Eastwood Road SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-288-2639
800-795-1250
Horizon Pool Supply
4444 Round Lake Road W
Arden Hills, MN 55112
651-917-3075
800-969-0454
Olympic Pools - CPO Training
135 Atwood Street South
Shakopee, MN 55379
952-224-2200, ext. 3
USAquatics, Inc.
124 Bridge Ave. East
Delano, MN 55328
763-972-5897
KSL Training
Kimberly Lichtenwalter

Online only aquatic facility and pool operator training

Online courses have the same accreditation as other courses.

Aquatic Training Institute
800-385-0270

Starfish Aquatics Institute Aquatech

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Last Updated: 12/06/2022

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