Pool Industry Affiliations & Certifications
At Metropolitan Pools, we believe quality should never be compromised, and that’s why we make continued education and pool industry certification a top priority. Providing our clients with nothing less than the best requires commitment, and we’re dedicated to ensuring that quality and expertise by maintaining working relationships and continued education through these industry affiliations. Please take a few minutes to read more about our industry certifications and affiliations to learn more about how we remain dedicated to providing nothing less than what you deserve – the best.
APSP
The APSP is the world’s largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, hot tub and recreational water industries. APSP is the leading industry advocate promoting professional best practices through education, industry standards, and safety. APSP members adhere to a code of ethics in business and technical practices and share a strong commitment to the safe, healthful, and enjoyable use of industry products. The APSP effectively replaced another well-known industry organization known as “National Pool and Spa Institute” or NSPI in 2006
Better Business Bureau
The BBB is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical standards between companies and their customers in the areas of:
Dependable Service
Honesty In Advertising
Honest Business Practices
Reliable Complaint Handling Procedures
Examples of services provided by the BBB are Business Reliability Reports, Dispute Resolution, Truth-in-Advertising, Consumer and Business Education and Charity Review.
Carecraft
Carecraft is composed of pool/spa designers, builders, and accessory & supply retailers across the United States who have joined together to form a nationwide member-owned association. Only select industry professionals are invited to join, and all must pass rigorous standards of quality control, reputation, and customer relations, in addition to customer concern of each company. Carecraft was created for consumers to ensure the highest quality in all aspects of pool design & construction. When you invest in a Carecraft member company, you are assured of the finest equipment and experienced workmanship, all at a price that is tailored to your budget and lifestyle.
CPO
The Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification program has delivered more training than any other program in the pool and spa industry since 1972, resulting in more than 200,000 successful CPO® certifications in 44 countries. CPO® certification courses are designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. It covers 14-16 hours of information from the NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook (provided) and local codes taught by an NSPF® Instructor. Instructors receive comprehensive training and certification to teach the CPO® certification program. These instructors represent every segment in the aquatic industry including operators, health officials, service professionals, builders, manufacturers, property managers, retailers, and academicians. The training these instructors provide has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities. The CPO® program is widely accepted by health departments.
APSP Certified Service Professional
A Certified Service Professional® is an individual who has passed all the rigorous requirements of the APSP’s Certified Service Professional® training program. The three-level technical program (TECH I, TECH II, and CSP) provides practical knowledge for technicians and service professionals, from structures and electrical systems, to hydraulics, pumps, and filters, to water chemistry and maintenance. APSP members who successfully complete all three levels are granted the program’s highest credential – CSP™ Certified Service Professional®. Afterwards, all graduates must complete continuing education requirements on an ongoing basis in order to maintain their CSP® certification.
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) and the National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF) have announced that the organizations will unify to form The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). The unification – representing a joining of equals – has been formally approved by the boards of directors of both organizations, and work is currently underway to establish and formalize governance, structure, and operations. The new, unified organization is scheduled to officially begin operations on April 1st. Unification will enable the two most established and effective organizations serving the aquatics industry to create a more powerful and efficient entity to promote the fun and benefits of being in water, pools and hot tubs, to generate more swimmers, to enhance safety, and to better protect and support the interests of a broad and diverse group of members and stakeholders.
ASI
Saving Lives, One at a Time™ The Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) family of brands are innovative thought leaders – transforming the way lifeguards are trained and supervised, people of all ages are taught to swim, aquatic facilities are operated and lives are saved.
StarGuard ELITE
StarGuard ELITE was formed to provide comprehensive lifeguard training, and a complete aquatic risk prevention system unmatched in the industry. StarGuard ELITE collaboratively develops and implements client-based Aquatic Risk Prevention solutions that foster operational integrity. Solutions steeped in knowledge, experience, passion, and inspiration; together we create sustainable safety cultures that save lives
American Red Cross
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers, and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money, and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed – every day.