2026 Aquatic Facility Operator Course (AFO)

**MARCH 11-12, 2026

About the Aquatic Facility Operator Class

AFO

The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification will provide you with the skills necessary to make your facility safer and more efficient.
This 2-day course will train candidates on the most important mechanical, chemical, operations, and risk management aspects of all aquatic facilities.

Cost: 

 Member: $345

 Non-Member: $365

Exam Only: $125

Date: March 11 & 12, 2026
8:30am-5:00pm

Location:
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Who should attend: Aquatics Directors, Recreation Directors, Waterpark Directors, Pool Managers, Aquatic Supervisors, Resort/ Hotel/ homeowner association staff, and any staff members responsible for the operation, maintenance, or management of an aquatic facility.

 Topics Covered:

• Filtration
• Disinfection
• Water testing & treatment
• Design considerations
• Facility management
• Facility safety
• Risk Management
• Troubleshooting
• Hot tub & spa operations
• And more!

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026

Course material will be sent to each participant in advance following the registration deadline.  You are expected to read the manual in advance of the course and bring the material with you to class.

If you are not a current paid LRPA member, you will need to register as a non-member.   

Questions: Contact Susanne Diez at [email protected] or 225-332-7632.

We are limited to 30 attendees so register early.

Lodging Information:
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

Our host hotel will be SpringHill Suites by Marriot Baton Rouge, 7979 Essen Park Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 7080, located 2 miles and just an 8-minute drive from the training facility. A room block has been secured at this property with the special rate of $104 a night. For online reservations, you can CLICK HERE, to receive the special pricing. The cutoff deadline to reserve a room is March 1, 2026.

**Lunch and break snacks will be provided on the first two days. All other meals are on your own.

Prefer to pay by check? 
CLICK HERE for registration form.

**Space is limited so register early!

Please contact the LRPA office at [email protected] if you have any further questions.

Cancellations:

Cancellations of registrations must be submitted in writing to the Louisiana Recreation and Park Association and received by Monday, February 23rd in order to receive a refund of the registration fee less cost of a $100 service charge. Allow six (6) weeks after the course event to receive refund checks.