The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) was a
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501(c)(3)
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non-profit organization, mostly known for selling the Certified Pool Operator certifications, amongst many other less known products.
Overview
The Certified Pool Operator certification is a credential that could be considered a quasi license to professionally care for and maintain
swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, paddling pool, or simply pool, is a structure designed to hold water to enable Human swimming, swimming and associated activities. Pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built abo ...
s in recreational water environments.
In 2019, the NSPF completed a merger with the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), founding the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA).
Background
NSPF was primarily a publishing company; which sells books and online courses through over 1,000 instructors. In 2003, Tom Lachocki was named APSP CEO.
Though, for many years the Certified Pool Operator certification was the only certification for someone wishing to work in the pool industry, the
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and is headquartered in Atlanta, ...
now recognizes at least seven similar pool operations courses.
See also
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American Swimming Coaches Association The American Swimming Coaches Association, or ASCA, is a professional organization for Swimming coaches in the USA. It was founded in 1958 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
ASCA provides education opportunities for swimming coaches, includi ...
References
Swimming pools
Swimming organizations
Organizations established in 1963
1963 establishments in the United States
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