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!

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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 am currently attending Brandon University where I am studying Education and plan to be an Early Years Educator.

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! 

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

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

the gym, and crocheting. 

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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! 

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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. 

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I enjoy teaching backstroke as it is one of my favorite  

swimming skills. I also really like to teach breaststroke. 

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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! 

I enjoy swimming, reading, doing outside activities and hanging out with my family and friends 

I am excited to begin my teaching journey, helping kids become strong, confident swimmers, while meeting many new people! 

I am currently in high school in grade 10. I love biology and chemistry.  I'm hoping to pursue a job in the medical field where I can continue helping people. 

I have always loved swimming and enjoyed racing my older sister in the pool. My favourite stroke is front crawl, and I hope the swimmers I teach will like it as much as I do! 

Some fun facts about me are that I have 5 older siblings, play rugby, and I love watching older movies with my family. 

This is Sienna’s first year teaching swimming lessons! She has always been interested in being a lifeguard and swim instructor and is so happy to join the team.

Sienna is 15 years old and attends Vincent Massey High School as a grade 10 student. She loves science, especially biology, music and playing in the band. She also has a passion for performing arts and was a part of her schools’ major productions in 2024 and 2025. Outside of school, Sienna loves to dance. With over 10 years of training at the Brandon School of Dance, she calls the studio her second home.

She enjoys working with children and has been assisting in younger children’s ballet classes for a number of years. She is very excited to be teaching swimming lessons!

Madelyn has been swimming for many years and is excited to get to teach!

She is in high school and is working towards becoming a teacher.

Madelyn enjoys sports, travelling baking, being with friends and family, and loves working with children.

My hometown is Neepawa, Manitoba. I love traveling, shopping and staying active. I enjoy spending time with my favourite people and doing things that keep me busy. 

I have a strong passion for swimming and have been swimming for as long as I can remember. I did competitive swimming for 8 years and completed my swimming lessons/lifeguarding courses. I took an interest in becoming a lifeguard at a very young age as I grew up coming to the Neepawa pool everyday during the summer. I’ve been working at the Neepawa Pool for 3 years now. It has been such a great experience! 

I recently moved to Brandon to pursue my dreams of becoming a nurse. I’m entering my first year of nursing at Brandon University. 

I have a blast getting to teach lessons and can’t wait to get to teach them during university! My favourite skill to teach is floats and glides since kids and their parents are always so proud and happy when they complete it. My favourite swimming stroke is front crawl because I like how powerful and fast I am at it. 

Some fun facts about me are my birthday is Christmas Day, I can swim 25 m of front crawl without taking a breath, and I’ve ran a half marathon before. 

In my spare time, I enjoy going on runs with my dog, gardening, and playing sports. Currently I am attending Brandon University to complete my bachelor’s of science and I am an active player on the Bobcats Women’s Soccer team. 

I have taught a variety of swimming lessons and coached our local swim team at the Neepawa Swimming Pool over the past 5 years. I love watching my swimmers progress and grow their confidence in the water. 

My favourite skill to teach is a back float. It’s very exciting when the skill finally clicks and opens the door for so many different swims.

Some fun facts about me are that I grew up on a farm, have 2 older sisters, and I am a cycling/spin instructor.

I have been working in aquatics since 2019 as both a lifeguard and swim instructor. I began my aquatics journey in Dauphin, and it has taken me all the way to British Columbia. I love working with swimmers of all ages and abilities, whether they are getting comfortable in the water for the first time or working on more advanced skills. My favourite part of instructing is watching a swimmer’s confidence grow and seeing how excited they are when something they have been working on finally clicks! 

My favourite skill to teach is breaststroke because I love the timing and coordination involved. It is so rewarding to break the stroke down and then watch everything come together when a swimmer finds the rhythm between the pull, breathe, kick, and glide.

My time in aquatics is what led me to pursue a career in education. Through teaching swimming lessons, I discovered how much I enjoy helping others learn, build their confidence, and finding different ways to explain a skill until it makes sense. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at Brandon University in 2025 and am currently completing my Bachelor of Education with the goal of becoming a high school teacher. 

When I am not at the pool or in the classroom, you can find me in the kitchen or on a backcountry trail. I love cooking and trying new recipes, and I enjoy living an active lifestyle. In the winter, Pilates and spin classes are some of my favourite ways to stay active. In the summer, I love to hike, camp, travel, and explore new places whenever I get the chance!