Josh started working for AquaPulse in the summer of 2022. He has taught more than a thousand students how to swim through our programming. Behind the scenes, Josh assists with creating a lot of new ideas, programs, and advertising for the company.

 

Josh has been involved in aquatics his whole life, starting with competitive swimming when he was younger. Josh became a lifeguard and instructor as soon as possible and has almost 3 years of teaching and guarding experience.

 

He also has his certification to teach the Bronze Courses which are some of his favorite courses to teach. Josh has been helping with our Northern Swimming Lesson program in Thompson and Gillam for the past few summers.

 

Josh has always been a very strong swimming instructor because he focuses on the mechanics of swimming and he has the natural talent of a teacher. Josh loves fishing, playing his trumpet, and fixing anything, especially if it has a motor. A fun fact about him is that Josh has always wanted to learn how to surf and scuba dive!

​

Josh is certified as a:

- National Lifeguard

-Swim For Life Instructor

-Lifesaving Instructor & Examiner

- Lifesaving First Aid Instructor

I enjoy going to the gym, cooking, baking, and walking my dog Jersey. I love spending time with my friends and family, traveling  and reading. 

 

I have a strong passion for working with young children. I love teaching swimming lessons and am committed to creating a fun and safe environment for kids to learn and grow. I am so proud of them when they complete something new and challenging!! 

 

I currently attend Neelin High School and have been really focusing on biology and psychology. My goal is to study psychology in University.  

 

As a former student of Meaghan and the AquaPulse program, I am so excited to be a part of the team to work with kids in this great swimming environment!  

 

This past summer, I had the opportunity to teach for AquaPulse and was able to help kids feel more safe and comfortable in the water opening them up to trying new skills. I also instructed two sessions this past fall term. I have a genuine love for working with children and I am eager to bring my skills and enthusiasm to working with swimmers this winter! 

​

Some fun facts about me are that I did karate for 6 years, my whole family is from Italy and I have a Chihuahua!

I enjoy hiking and spending time outside with my dog. I  like playing sports and doing all sorts of activities with friends and family, especially swimming at the beach or lake. 

​

I love seeing the joy and excitement in each of my students when completing a new task or skill. I enjoy making each and every activity fun and seeing happy faces in the pool. 

​

I have taught swimming lessons every summer since 2017. I taught for two summers in Gladstone Manitoba,  four summers in Treherne Manitoba, and one summer at a private facility in Oakbank Manitoba. 

​

I graduated from CMU in May with my Bachelor of Arts and I am now attending Brandon University to receive my Bachelor of Education. I enjoy teaching all ages and levels. For the younger levels, I enjoy teaching front and back floats because there are so many ways to make it fun and interesting.  For the older levels, I like to teach whip kick because it is difficult to pick up but once students get it you can build off that and teach them even more skills. I love playing fetch with my dog Waylon. I played soccer for three years and basketball for two years for the CMU women's teams. I swam competitively for many years when I was younger. 

In my free time, I like to go to the gym and spend time with my family and friends. 

 

What I love about teaching swimming lessons is that I get to spend time with some amazing kids. 

 

I have previously taught swimming lessons with AquaPulse this summer at Sporty’s RV Park in Clear Lake and this past semester.  

 

I go to school at Vincent Massey High School and I hope to become a Paediatrician in the future. 

​

My favourite swimming skill to teach is front crawl.

 

Some other fun facts about me are that I do competitive dance, I have a little sister and I  love to go on long walks.

Some hobbies I enjoy are camping, hiking, and hanging out with my friends. 

 

I love watching the kids learn new things and seeing them grow as  swimmers. 

 

I have 4.5 years of experience teaching summer swimming lessons and lifeguarding at Treherne Aquatic Centre and this past session with AquaPulse. 

 

I am currently taking my Bachelors of Nursing at Brandon University.  

 

My favorite swimming skill to teach is basic glides with flutter kick. I am from Treherne, my favorite color is green, and I have a dog named Peanut!

I love music and so I play the flute and saxophone in band and I sing tenor in choir.  

​

I enjoy getting to see the improvement in my students  

swimming and see them grow more confident in their skills. 

 

For the past year, I taught lessons for AquaPulse at the  

Travelodge Hotel and I have taught at the Colonial this past session.  

 

At Crocus Plains High School, I'm working on my engineering and architecture diploma. When I graduate, I would like to go to university in the USA for my engineering degree. 

 

I really like to teach floats. It’s such a great feeling when it just clicks for them!  

 

I spend my summers lifeguarding and counseling at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp, and I love making a difference in kids’ lives!

Some of the hobbies I enjoy doing in my free time are playing my guitar, swimming, making music, going to  

the gym, and crocheting. 

​

The reason I'm so excited to start teaching lessons is because I always hope to make a difference in  

someone's learning experience, and the excitement of getting to work with a bunch of amazing new people! 

 

I am in grade 10 and am currently enrolled at Crocus Plains High School. I also am currently  

working towards graduating with my certification in hairstyling as well as sound engineering in the next 2  

years! 

​

Some fun facts about me are that I play volleyball, I have 2 younger sisters, and I love going camping.

I enjoy sports such as basketball, soccer, and track and field.

 

I love knowing that I am making a positive and important change in my students’ lives and possibly for others being a swimming teacher.

 

I have worked with AquaPulse at the Clear Lake Swim Camp this past summer. I enjoy working with students of all ages and love helping them learn. I also taught the fall session for AquaPulse as well.

 

I currently attend Vincent Massey High School as a Grade 10 student. I aspire to one day go into a field to continue to  help people. Perhaps in the medical field. 

​

I enjoy teaching backstroke as it is one of my favorite  

swimming skills. I also really like to teach breaststroke. 

​

I love working with kids and want to teach them lifesaving skills to ensure safety in the water!

I swim as a sport. I love to watch movies, work on cars, play video games, and skateboard among other things. I have many diverse interests! 

 

I am extremely energetic, talkative and I also love to socialize with other people. That is why I am pursuing the path of becoming a teacher in the future. I currently go to Crocus Plains High School, and I am striving to get a diploma in the auto-tec field. Once I graduate, I would like to go to a University outside of Brandon to get a teaching degree.

 

My favorite stroke to swim would be butterfly. My favourite skill to teach is the breaststroke kick – it can be tricky to acquire but once mastered it’s so fun to do!!

Melanie is a passionate and dedicated swimming instructor who loves teaching a lifelong skill that builds confidence, comfort, and safety in the water. She enjoys working with swimmers of all ages and takes pride in celebrating every success! She has been a lifeguard and swim instructor since 2018, bringing years of experience to every lesson.

 

Her work in aquatics helped inspire her journey into education. Melanie earned her Bachelor of Education degree from Brandon University in 2024 and has been working as a middle years teacher in Brandon ever since.

 

Outside of teaching, Melanie is an avid traveller who is always planning her next adventure overseas. She has been a proud member of Girl Guides of Canada for 18 years and currently serves as the district commissioner. In the winter months, she curls a few nights each week and previously played competitively.

 

Melanie is excited to welcome swimmers and families to the pool!

​

Melanie is certified as a:

-National Lifeguard

-Swim for Life Instructor

-Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner 

-SEE Auditor (Supervision, Evaluation, Enhancement)

I enjoy staying active, baking, and spending time with friends and family.

 

I have a strong passion for working with children and take pride in creating a supportive environment where swimmers can build confidence and develop new skills. 

 

This past summer I taught a variety of swimming lessons including Parent & Tot, Preschool, and Swimmer levels. 

 

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Brandon University with plans to continue my education in Pharmacy. 

 

My favourite swimming skill to teach is breaststroke.

 

Some fun facts about me are that I love making healthy snacks, enjoy trying new recipes, and always have a special love for dogs. 

I love to cook & bake, I enjoy camping, hiking and have recently taken up running.

​

I have instructed swimming lessons for over 13 years. My favorite part of instructing is watching the confidence grow in a new swimmer as they build skills that they were either too afraid to attempt or never believed they could accomplish! I enjoy working with people of all ages, from children learning how to float and blow bubbles to adults just starting on their swimming journey.

 

My favorite skills to instruct are floats as it is typically the first skill swimmers try completely unassisted, and seeing the confidence boost of doing something on their own is always special.

​

I work full time as an Aquatic Supervisor in Shilo, where I plan and facilitate aquatic programming, train and schedule aquatic staff.

 

My certifications include:

- Swim for Life Instructor

- National Lifeguard

- Lifesaving Instructor

- National Lifeguard Instructor

- First Aid Instructor

- Swim for Life Instructor Trainer

- Lifesaving Instructor Trainer

 

Some fun facts about myself are that I can play the bagpipes, and my all time favorite food is calzone!