Lifeguard & CPO Classes

Be Certain of Your Choice

Please check all dates and times against your school, sports, academic and social calendars BEFORE you call to register for a class. When you register, you will be confirming that the class you chose is the best choice and void of conflicts. You are also confirming that you understand that you MUST attend all classes and be on time. The instructor has the right to refuse late entrance to any class. If you need to change the class at a later date, you will be put on a waitlist at which time you will only be contacted should an opening occur.

Must Interview & Receive Offer Letter before you can Register

The class times are an estimate and may run over or under dependent upon class size and student performance. Call the Aquatics Office at 410-312-6332 to register.

The class times are an estimate and may run over or under dependent upon class size and student performance. Call the Aquatics Office at 410-312-6332 to register.

PHTA Certified Pool Operators Class – No cost for CA Team Members.
Non-Team Members $350

This class is required for Aquatics Managers on Duty, Aquatics Assistant Pool Managers, Aquatics Head Coaches, and Aquatics Pool Managers.

To Register for the PHTA Class you must come into the Aquatics Office at least one week before the class to pick up your book, give us a copy of a state issued ID card, and have your online class code e-mailed to you.

We will not be able to accept late registrations.

CA Team Members must complete the online primer class and bring completed certificate to class (Online Class takes 6 – 8hrs), along with their book, and a calculator. Team members can make notes in their book from the online class. The test is open book open notes.

New and Renewal Candidates for a Lifeguard course must participate in the E&A International Lifeguard Training Program hosted by the Columbia Association. Candidates must complete their course in its entirety and receive a passing grade. These classes are not open to the general public, and all candidates must have accepted an offer prior to signing up for the class.

Candidates must pass a written examination with a score of 80% or higher, pass individual technical performance exams and simulation practical exams to qualify for Licensure or Course Completion. Candidates will also be judged on maturity, demeanor, and attentiveness during the class. Your course instructor has the final word in determining who passes the course and receives an E&A Lifeguard License or ILTP Course Completion Certificate.

CA covers the expense of a Lifeguard course. The Licensure is only valid at a CA operated facility and can be restricted at any point of employment. Lifeguard Licenses are a prerequisite for consideration of employment. Candidates time for a lifeguard class and the Pectora course modules are unpaid.

Possessing an ILTP Course Completion Certificate or E&A Lifeguard License does not guarantee employment.