License: Swimming Pool Operator

Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services external site

P.O. Box 94986

Lincoln, NE 68509

(402) 247-2299

<h3>Occupational Description</h3><br>Every Class A (municipality-type pool) shall be under the immediate supervision of a Nebraska Swimming Pool Operator who shall be held responsible for compliance with all provisions of the regulations relating to equipment, pool operation and maintenance, and safely of bathers. Every Class B (motel, hotel, apartment-type pool) and Class F (fitness facility-type pool) must have a Nebraska Swimming Pool Operator available within 60 minutes of the facility. The certified Operator must supervise the operation of the water treatment facilities to insure safe water, both from a physical and bacterial standpoint. Daily records of the pool operation, including attendance, chemicals used, disinfectant residuals, pH, equipment maintenance, and accidents, must be maintained.<br><h3>Licensure Requirements</h3><br>To qualify for a certificate as a Swimming Pool Operator, an applicant must: 1. Complete the examination application indicating name, address, date of birth, age, social security number; 2. Take and pass the examination with a score of at least 70%; 3. Pay the examination/certification fee of $40.00. Outside of Lancaster County- Once the application and fee have been processed, applicants will receive an email with instructions to access the online exam, along with an online video and study materials. The exam must be completed within 10 days of receipt of the e-mail. A passing score is 70% or higher. The online exam is available for both initial and renewal certification. In Lancaster County- Applicants within Lancaster County must take a class offered at the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD). Anyone in Nebraska may take this class to be certified as a swimming pool operator instead of taking the online examination, if they so choose. However, pool operator candidates who will work in Lancaster County are required to attend the class. The fee for the class is $60.<br><h3>Fees</h3><br>Initial Certification Fee- $40.00<br><h3>Renewal</h3><br>Swimming Pool Operator certificates expire two years from the date of issuance, and can be renewed 90 days prior to the expiration date. Licensees wishing to renew their current certificates may do so by paying a fee of $40.00 and re-taking the required exam with a passing score.