Pool Operator

Pool Safety

Public Pool Requirements and Maintenance

Certification and Re-certification for Pool Operators

To assist the owners or operators of public swimming pools and spas obtain the required training, the New Mexico Environment Department has prepared a list of certification training providers and their contact information. Please contact the training provider directly for information regarding training schedules, locations, registration and fees.

In person certification training may be available through the following agency:

Apartment Association of New Mexico

6755 Academy Blvd. NE #B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-1114
www.aanm.org

Register for an Apartment Association of New Mexico class

The City of Albuquerque, Consumer Health Protection Division, will be accepting the following online trainings as proof of qualified operator training and certification or re-certification.

Re-certification training is offered to certified pool operators whose certification has expired. It consists of a short review and a test. Those requiring a more extensive review should attend the full-day course.

Please visit the following list of programs to select an approved training:

https://www.env.nm.gov/pools/certified-operator-training-courses/