membership
Retail Store Membership
The Retail Store membership category include firms that operate a retail store open to the public offering a variety of industry products, spanning more than one manufacturer’s brand(s). Includes all physical store locations in the USA owned and operated by the corporate office. Retail stores in a franchise model must join individually or can be included in a corporate franchise membership group plan.
Important Note on NESPA Membership
If you live or work in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania, you are required to join the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA). Click here to learn more.
Membership Benefits
- 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.
- Discounts on all ANSI/PHTA standards purchased through the PHTA Online Store.
- 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. Members who did not participate also receive a discounted price on the report.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Membership Cost
PHTA membership is in the name of the company, not an individual. The membership year runs for 12 consecutive months beginning with the month the payment is processed. Membership dues can be paid either annually or monthly.
Refunds for annual dues, fees, or contributions are not permitted, including if a company ceases membership due to a merger, acquisition, asset transfer, or other operational change.
You may cancel monthly dues installments at the end of your membership cycle (membership is for a one-year period) by contacting PHTA at 703-838-0083, ext. 116, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, or in writing to membership@phta.org or PHTA, Member Services Department, 1650 King St., Ste. 602, Alexandria, VA 22314. Thereafter, you can request a dues notice be mailed.
Want to speak with a PHTA Membership Team Member? Contact Cheryl Claborn to learn more about the benefits of membership.
