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 18th and April 29th, 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 from or online payment. There is an additional 2.85% service fee. See the registration from 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 year 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
Must be able to complete the 2 prerequisites prior to registering for a Lifeguard Course.
(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 are allowed.
Maintain position at the surface of hate 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 a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards - Face may be in or our of hate water. - Swim goggles are not allowed.
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim to yards on back to return to starting point, holding the object at the surface
with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Online Modules
There is approximately 6 hours of mandatory online course work for both full certification and recertifications. The online modules will be available on Monday, April 21st and must be completed prior to the first in person class date.
Electronic Lifeguard Manual
The manual is currently only provided through the ARC website. If possible, we encourage participants to bring their laptop or table to access the manual during class.
Full Certification Cost: $210
Full Certification In Person Class Dates:
TBA
Participants must be present for all three class dates in their entirety. Participants must complete approximately 6 hours of online work prior to May 2.
Recertification Cost: $160
Recertification In Person Class Dates:
TBA
Participants must be present for both class dates in their entirety. Participants must complete approximately 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.
