The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) will host a two-day webinar May 12-13 to provide Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training, followed by a separate hazardous weather preparedness session scheduled for June 10.
The training initiatives are designed to support campground and RV park operators in meeting safety requirements and improving operational readiness, particularly in areas related to pool management and weather-related risks.
The CPO course will be led by Terry Munoz, a board member of the association who has taught Certified Pool Operator training for 25 years. The certification, which is valid for five years, provides instruction on pool operation, hazard reduction, and regulatory compliance.
The webinar will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12 and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 13. A three-hour online exam will follow the instructional sessions. The course offers 16 continuing education units and costs $390.
According to the association, the training will cover procedures to operate pools more efficiently, reduce chemical, electrical, biological, and physical hazards, and protect both guests and employees. It will also address compliance with safety regulations aimed at reducing liability and the risk of operational shutdowns.
In addition to the CPO course, TACO has partnered with the National Weather Service to offer a free, one-hour webinar on hazardous weather awareness and preparedness at 9 a.m. June 10.
The session will be conducted by staff from the National Weather Service office serving Austin and San Antonio. It will focus on strategies for staying informed about weather hazards, reviewing preparedness and warning procedures, and highlighting resources and readiness programs available to campground operators.
The weather training is intended to help operators strengthen emergency preparedness protocols and improve response strategies for severe weather events.
Based in Crowley, TACO provides education, legislative support, and marketing services for campground, RV park, and resort operators across Texas.