PHTA launches national apprenticeship program

PHTA launches national apprenticeship program

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) launched the Registered Pool Maintenance and Service Technician Apprenticeship Program in an effort to assist in building a more skilled and diverse workforce, expand the workforce of service professionals in the aquatics industry. As a registered apprenticeship program, this program has been validated by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides…

Seeking Wisdom

Seeking Wisdom

Sometimes, you just need a little help from your friends. Pool pro friends, that is. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, it’s likely you have a handful of trusted experts, colleagues and fellow professionals you turn to on a regular basis. “I absolutely have people who I’ve met throughout the years that I…

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PHTA offers CPO class online

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance offers an online Certified Pool Operator program, which allows pool professionals to safely receive certification from the comfort of their home or office. “After the onset of the pandemic, PHTA was able to quickly adapt and transition our CPO certification program online,” says PHTA president and CEO, Sabeena Hickman….

PHTA announces new Chairman of the Board

PHTA announces new Chairman of the Board

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced that Franceen Gonzales has been appointed to chairman of the board for 2021.  Gonzales is the Americas executive vice president of business development for WhiteWater West in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. A 30-year aquatics industry veteran, Gonzales started her career as a pool technician and lifeguard. She went…

PHTA continues to offer CPO courses online

PHTA continues to offer CPO courses online

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance now offers an online Certified Pool Operator program. This program, which launched earlier this year, allows pool professionals to safely receive certification from the comfort of their home or office. The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping…

PHTA launches strategic action plan

PHTA launches strategic action plan

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance unveiled its official strategic plan — the first of its kind for the alliance. This detailed plan clearly defines PHTA’s core purpose, mission statement, values, pillars and more. “This plan will serve as our foundation, define our priorities and chart PHTA’s pathway into the future,” says Sabeena Hickman, PHTA president…

PHTA extends submission deadline for 2020 awards programs

PHTA extends submission deadline for 2020 awards programs

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s awards programs recognize prominent achievements and outstanding performers in the pool, spa and hot tub industry, defining the state of the art and promoting the industry to potential customers. Fellows Program — Submission Deadline Extended to August 3, 2020 The rank of PHTA Fellow is an honor bestowed on prominent individuals who…

PHTA Asks for Participation in Revision of PHTA-7 Standard

PHTA Asks for Participation in Revision of PHTA-7 Standard

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance issued a call for participation in the redesignation and revision of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-7 2013 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance In Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Catch Basins. PHTA is seeking member participation on the PHTA-7 Standard Writing Committee. The provisions of the PHTA-7 Standard apply to the…

Varied Interpretations

Varied Interpretations

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is up to date at the time of publishing, but circumstances are changing rapidly. Check with local governments, municipalities and the PHTA website for the most current information. Access the PHTA Coronavirus Toolkit. Households nationwide have settled into routines of confinement to four walls, working from home, crisis…

COVID-19: What to do now

COVID-19: What to do now

PHTA provides critical resources for the industry As the world hunkers down in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the pool and hot tub industries are doing what they can to protect the health of their employees, customers and businesses. The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance has amassed a number of resources…

PHTA to consolidate NSPF and APSP training courses

PHTA to consolidate NSPF and APSP training courses

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance board of directors made determinations on PHTA education structure and course format plans for the future. Recommendations were made to address duplicate courses and certifications that came as a result of the unification of The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals and the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Most changes…