The NISD Aquatics facilities and programs took top honors in the national evaluations of aquatics programs by the U.S. Water Fitness Association. Aquatics coordinators and facility managers recognized by the association include:
- Bill Thomas, Aquatics Coordinator, NISD Natatorium
- Derek Howorth, Aquatics Coordinator, Northside Aquatics Center
- 2009 Top Aquatics Programs in the US (9th & 10th)
- 2009 Top School District Aquatics Programs in the US (1st & 2nd)
- 2009 Top Aquatics Programs in Texas (2nd & 3rd)
- 2009 Top Competitive Programs in the US (2nd & 3rd)
- Eric Tobias, Principal, (then) Rayburn MS, now Hector Garcia MS
- 2009 Top Outreach Programs in the US (6th)
- Steve Gordon, Aquatics Safety Instructor, NISD Natatorium
- 2009 Top Outreach Programs in the US (9th)
- Allen & Michelle Morris, Booster Chairs, Northside Aquatics Center
- Eddie & Vanessa Olmo, Booster Chairs, NISD Natatorium
- 2009 Top Aquatic Volunteer Programs in the US (1st & 4th)
- Robert Laura, Facility Manager, NISD Natatorium
- 2009 Top Special Events Programs in the US (3rd)
- Terry Vetters, Facility Manager, Northside Aquatics Center
- 2009 Top Special Events Programs in the US (6th)
- 2009 Top Recreation Programs in the US (4th)
- Greg Treadway, SwimAmerica/Masters Program Manager, NISD Aquatics
- 2009 Top Swimming Instructional Programs, NISD Natatorium (1st), & Northside Aquatics Center (3rd)
- 2009 Top Masters Swimming Programs in the US, NISD Natatorium (1st) & Northside Aquatics Center (2nd)
