Julie has instructed the Peterborough Swim School for the last two seasons. She is a fully certified swimming Skills Coach. Along with Sean Dwyer, she is also a past member of the Trent Swim Club, and a Trent University Varsity Swim Team member.

Her experience includes instructing and lifeguard responsibilities at the Curve Lake Health Facility, and the YMCA. Julie is currently attending Sir Sandford Fleming College in the Business Administration Human Resources Program.