Practical Pool Management Plus

The Practical Pool Management Plus workshop is a fast-paced two-day pool operator course, providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topics in pool operations, maintenance and safety including circulation, filtration, chemistry, safety and risk management.

Aquatic Safety Group Educational Series

This program is specifically designed to meet or exceed pool operator training requirements for all 50 states and includes information on international standards for public pool operations.

Practical Pool Management Plus is designed for anyone operating a public or semi-public pool or waterpark facility including aquatic directors, pool maintenance staff, hotel/motel staff, and others in the “pool business.”

This state-of-the-art program incorporates multimedia technologies to enhance the learning process.

Developed and taught by the author and editor of The Complete Swimming Pool Reference (2nd Edition), Practical Pool Management Plus moves beyond traditional calculations and mathematics to provide the pool operator or manager not only the basics of pool operations but also a comprehensive look at managing an aquatic facility.

Participants who need certification to meet local (or state) health code requirements are eligible to take the PPM examination. Those who pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70% will receive a certificate suitable for framing and will be entered into a database of pool managers certified through Aquatic Safety Research Group. Certification must be renewed every five years.

Download the Practical Pool Management Plus flyer.

Additional Educational Programs

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ARM Series

The nation's only risk management workshops for pool, waterpark and beach managers. Learn to minimize risks that could lead to large jury verdicts. Now includes an interactive on-site walk-through pool audit.

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Safe Swimming Beaches

Safe Swimming Beaches is the only national education and training program designed for beach and waterfront managers. The text, written by Dr. Griffiths is the authoritative publication on beach management.

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Lifeguarding

We offer a variety of educational sessions on topics. We provide lifeguards, trainers, operators, managers, and all those involved in the Water field useful and up-to-date research, information and practical tips.

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Practical Pool Management

The Practical Pool Management (PPM) workshop is a fast-paced one-day pool operator course which highlights the most important topics in pool operations, maintenance and safety including circulation, filtration, chemistry, safety and risk management.

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PPM+

The Practical Pool Management Plus workshop is a fast-paced two-day pool operator course, providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topics in pool operations, maintenance and safety including circulation, filtration, chemistry, safety and risk management.

A Great Resource!

Risk Management for Your Aquatic Safety Program by Markel Insurance Company. Thank you to Markel Insurance Company for allowing ASRG to make this valuable resource available online.

Podcast: The Drowning Files

Each week Aquatic Safety Experts Dr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths will discuss an aquatic lawsuit case they’ve been involved in as experts or news story, with suggestions for parents and caregivers to be safer around the water.