YMCA Aquatic Enrichment Programs
Open the door to employment and volunteer possibilities
Certification as a lifeguard or swimming instructor can lead to employment opportunities at the YMCA and elsewhere. You will also develop leadership skills that can have a profound impact on your future success.
Aquatic Enrichment Programming
| Branch | Course | Day | Dates | Time | Fees (HST extra) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Centre | Bronze Star & Basic First Aid with CPR A | Mondays | September 23 - December 9 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $120 + HST |
| Bronze Cross | Mondays | September 23 - December 9 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | $155 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Tuesdays | September 24 - December 3 | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| Standard First Aid CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | November 30 & December 1 | 9:00am - 5:30pm | $130 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B | Mondays | September 23 - December 9 | 4:00pm - 7:30pm | $195 + HST |
| Bronze Star & Basic First Aid / CPR A | Tuesdays | September 24 - December 10 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | $120 + HST | |
| Niagara West | National Lifeguard | Sundays | September 22 - December 8 | 8:00am - 12:00pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn |
| Bronze Star & Basic First Aid with CPR A | Mondays | September 23 - December 9 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | $120 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Sunday | October 27 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | FREE with discount code JumpIn |
Refunds and Cancellation
- Refunds minus a $20 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations requested prior to 48 hours of the program start date/time. All refund requests must be in writing (e-mail us)
- Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the program start date. We cannot issue refunds or credits for participant absences, illness, or missed programs
- Full refunds will be issued if programs are not able to operate as a result of Government or Public Health directives
Making Waves Swimming & Leadership Bursary
Become a lifeguard at the YMCA and we will help cover 90% the costs.
A Making Waves Swimming and Leadership Bursary provides a complementary child or youth membership and access to YMCA swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs. Learn more about how to apply for the Making Waves Swimming & Leadership Bursary.
Interested in becoming a lifeguard?
Check out these steps to learn life-saving skills, gain experience and ignite your career path at the YMCA of Niagara.