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

For those who currently do not hold a International Pool & Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program certification or equivalent certification.

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.

For those who are currently be employed by the Columbia Association and have a current American Red Cross or equivalent certification.

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.