NSSRP Helps Arnprior Youth Discover Career Goals

After completing intensive lifeguard and instructor training at the Nick Smith Centre, Mahsa has discovered her passion: a career in aquatics. Thanks to support from the CPRA’s National Swimming Recovery Program, she earned multiple certifications including Bronze Medallion, National Lifeguard, and Swim Instructor — and gained hands-on experience working with swimmers of all ages and abilities.

“This opportunity meant a lot to me,” Mahsa says. “I want to help people — whether it's teaching them to swim or supporting their rehab in the water. This program made that possible.”

Not only did the program open new doors for Mahsa, but it also helped the Town of Arnprior strengthen its aquatic programming and safety — especially during hard-to-staff mid-afternoon hours.

Mahsa is now a Full-Time Lifeguard and we're proud to support the next generation of aquatic leaders.

Read more about Mahsa and her Journey