Regina Iversen – May 2026 AOAP-Competitor Aquatic Professional of the Month
Recreation Coordinator III – Aquatics, City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
THE AWARD
Competitor Aquatics Professional of the Month is a recurring AOAP feature shedding light on an Aquatics Professional who has risen above the competition. As with any item of recognition, Competitor Aquatics Professional of the Month is a subjective exercise meant to highlight one aquatic professional whose work holds noteworthy context – perhaps a manager who was clearly in the limelight, or one whose work fell through the cracks a bit more among other stories. If your favorite aquatics director wasn’t selected, feel free to submit their name and information below for future consideration (they must be a member of AOAP to be considered).
May 2026 Competitor Aquatic Professional of the Month
Regina Iversen serves as the Recreation Coordinator III – Aquatics for the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. With over two decades of dedicated service in the aquatics industry, Regina has become a cornerstone of safety and operational excellence within the Southwest region. Her leadership during the May 2026 season was particularly noteworthy, as she managed a monumental staffing transition while ensuring that all community pools met peak safety standards ahead of the summer rush.
Throughout her career, Regina has been a vocal advocate for drowning prevention education, spearheading numerous community workshops and certification programs that have reached thousands of families. Her colleagues describe her as a manager who often works behind the scenes, ensuring that every detail - from water chemistry to lifeguard vigilance - is executed with precision. It is this combination of high-level strategic planning and hands-on dedication that makes her an exemplary choice for the AOAP-Competitor Aquatic Professional of the Month.
Beyond her technical expertise, Regina is known for her mentorship. She has guided hundreds of young professionals into lifelong careers in aquatics, fostering a culture of professional development and mutual respect. Her work with the City of Phoenix stands as a testament to the powerful impact one individual can have on a city's public safety and recreational health.
About Competitor Swim
Competitor Swim is a global leader in the manufacturing of competitive swim park hardware, racing lanes, and pace clocks. Established in 1960, the company has been a long-standing supporter of aquatic safety and professional excellence, proudly partnering with AOAP to recognize the dedicated professionals who keep our communities safe and active in the water.
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