Water Certification Classes

SPRING 2026
Blended Learning Certified Pool Operator Certification Class

State of Maryland Approved

Instructor: Brian Vought

Participants will learn about pool safety and management, filtration, circulation, disinfection, water chemistry, and Maryland pool and spa regulations (COMAR). Upon successful completion of the course and passing the written test, participants will be certified in Maryland to operate public and semi-public swimming pools and spas.

This is a blended learning course approved by the State of Maryland Health Department. Full certification participants are required to complete 5 hours of online study, and recerts one hour of online study between April 18^th and April 29^th, 2025. The online material will be sent to registrants via e-mail.

Full Certification In-Person Class Dates
(Full certifications are required to attend all three in-person class dates.)

Dates: TBA

Recertification In-Person Class Date

Dates: TBA

Cost

• $120 - Full Certification
• $70 - Recertification

Additional Information

Registration and payment deadline:

Payment options: Cash or check made payable to FSU must accompany registration form or online payment. There is an additional 2.85% service fee. See the registration form for payment button. Upon completion of online payment registrant must submit the registration form with receipt transaction number to Amy Nazelrod, anazelrod@frostburg.edu.

Participants must be 16 years old to participate and be issued certification.

Some counties/municipalities in Maryland charge a fee to obtain the County/Municipality license. This fee is NOT included in the cost of the course. (Allegany County and Garrett County do not charge a fee.)

American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguard Certification

Will be held during the Spring 2026 semester.

Class will be held at Frostburg State University Cordts PE Center pool and in Cordts PE Room 220.

Participants must be 15 years old.

Certification requirements: Attend all class sessions; Successfully perform all required skills; Successfully complete all final skill scenarios; Pass the written exam with a minimum of 80% or better on each section.

Lifeguard Training Prerequisites

(1) Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence

• Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Goggles allowed.)
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes treading water using only the legs.
• Swim 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

(2) Timed Event - Complete within 1 minute, 40 seconds

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Face may be in or out of the water. Goggles are not allowed.
• Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7–10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on back holding the object with both hands, face near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Online Modules

Approximately 6 hours of mandatory online coursework for both full certification and recertifications. Available on Monday, April 21^st and must be completed prior to the first in-person class date.

Electronic Lifeguard Manual

The manual is provided through the ARC website. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop or tablet to access the manual during class.

Full Certification Cost: $210

Full Certification In-Person Class Dates:
TBA
Must attend all three class dates and complete ~6 hours of online work prior to May 2.

Recertification Cost: $160

Recertification In-Person Class Dates:
TBA
Must attend both class dates and complete ~6 hours of online work prior to May 3.

For more information and registration, contact Amy Nazelrod, anazelrod@frostburg.edu or 301.687.7934.

Each class is limited to 10 participants. Payment is due at the time of registration.