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 West | National Lifeguard Recertification | Sunday | May 3 | 3:30pm - 8:00pm | $110 + HST |
| Swim Instructor Recert Course | Saturday | May 23 | 3:30pm - 8:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Niagara Centre | National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | May 21 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST |
| Swim Instructor Recert Course | Thursday | June 18 | 4:30pm - 9:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| AquaFit Instructor Course | Fridays & Saturdays | May 22 (virtual), June 13, 20 & 27 | May 22 (6-7pm) June 13, 20 & 27 (9am-5pm) | $200 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | Lifesaving Instructor | Saturdays | April 18 - May 2 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | $200 + HST |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Sunday | May 3 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Saturday | May 9 | 3:30pm - 8:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Swim Instructor Recert Course | Saturday | May 9 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Fridays | May 22 - June 26 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | $160 + HST | |
| Aquatic Supervisor | Saturdays & Sundays | May 30 - June 7 | 9:00am - 4:30pm | $110 + HST | |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | June 13 & 14 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST |
To earn your enrichment course certification, you must attend every session—100% attendance is required.
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.