Membership Benefits

PHTA offers a long list of benefits to members of all types—distributors, manufacturers, builders, retailers, and anything in between!

Top membership benefits include:

Access to the PHTA Class Pass, where members can view select PHTA and GENESIS education at no charge. Your staff can earn continuing education units (CEUs) along the way!
Discounts on all PHTA and GENESIS education and certification courses. Members receive up to $500 off each course!
Certify your staff and set your company apart from the competition. PHTA offers 11 professional certifications across service, operations, retail, and building/design.
Become a PHTA Education Partner and submit your training classes for PHTA CEUs.

Members receive one free entry to the PHTA International Awards of Excellence every year. There is no better way to showcase projects and promote your company to potential clients.
Nominate yourself or a PHTA member you know for the PHTA Superlative Awards, honoring the best builders, retailers, service professionals, young professionals, and more.
Earn a scholarship, fellowship, or grant with PHTA's robust programs that cover funding for college, graduate school, and professional or community development.

Unlimited free job postings in the PHTA Work in Aquatics Job Board.
Free participation in two PHTA Apprenticeship Programs, for service and maintenance technicians and pool builders.

Receive one free PDF copy of a PHTA/ANSI standard of your choosing each year.
Contribute to the development of new standards and revision of current standards to elevate the industry.

Discounted pricing on the annual PHTA Market Report.
Discounted pricing on the Economic Impact Study.
Participate in the annual Business Operations Survey and quarterly pulse surveys, and receive customizable benchmarking reports.

Exclusive use of the PHTA Member logo and PHTA Member Certificate.
Access to promotional materials explaining why potential customers should hire a PHTA member.
Discounts on Consumer Safety Brochures to show your customers you care about their safe enjoyment of pools, spas, and hot tubs.

Position yourself as an industry leader by joining one of PHTA's many councils, committees, and chapters.
Young professionals can join the WAVE Network and attend social events, educational sessions, and networking opportunities throughout the year.
Get your company in front of thousands of engaged pool, spa, and hot tub professionals by becoming a PHTA Strategic Partner or through other sponsorship opportunities.
Meet and connect with fellow PHTA members around the world through the myPHTA Online Community.

Advocacy efforts and lobbying at federal, state, and local levels and interpretation of relevant legislative activity.
Searchable database of toolkits, water chemistry guidelines, emergency procedures, and much more in the PHTA Resource Library.
Discounts on advertising opportunities across PHTA channels, including websites, newsletters, eblasts, and more.
Customizable Model Safety Manual with checklist, employee handbook, and forms.
65% savings on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on-demand and chemical spill control hotline subscription.
Discounts on event registration, insurance, rental cars, and much more.
Weekly PHTA Newsletter sent to your inbox with the latest information from the association and the industry as a whole.
Free subscription to industry publications like AQUA Magazine.
Discounts in the PHTA Online Store for training materials, merchandise, standards, and more.