Megan’s passion for the water began at just five years old when she started competing in summer swimming, a journey that led to eleven years of continuous service to our community as a Water Safety Instructor and lifeguard. Following four seasons of coaching with Wind and prior experience coaching the Powell River Aquatic Club, she is thrilled to step up as Head Coach for the season ahead! 

Megan holds her National Lifeguard Certification, CPR-C, AED, First Aid, and WSI credentials. She is an NCCP Swimming Level 1 and 2 certified coach, with Level 3 training currently underway. Her absolute favourite part of coaching is seeing athletes build their confidence and get genuinely excited about mastering new skills. When she’s not on the pool deck, or working as a lifeguard, you can find her exploring our beautiful local trails with her kids and dogs.

Melissa has been involved with the pool in one way or another since she was a baby. Being a military kid she swam with various teams across Canada. As an adult Melissa enjoys swimming with the WIND Masters. Melissa has been a lifeguard for 22 years with 12 of those being in Powell River as the Head Lifeguard. She truly enjoys teaching the fundamentals of swimming. She has been a coach for Special Olympics for 20 years, attending 3 National Games and numerous Provincials. Melissa is NCCP certified as a Swimming 101 Fundamentals Coach. Melissa holds numerous Lifeguard and Instructor qualifications with the Lifesaving Society and is also an Emergency Medical Responder with BCEHS. 

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