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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fairview Community Hub (Fairview Mall) | Emergency First Aid with CPR B | Sunday | January 12 | 9:00am - 5:30pm | $70 + HST |
| Standard First Aid with CPR C | Sundays | February 2 & 9 | 9:00am - 5:30pm | $130 + HST | |
| Niagara Centre | Bronze Star & Basic First CPR A | Tuesdays | January 7 - March 4 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | $130 + HST |
| Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid CPR B | Tuesdays | January 7 - March 4 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | $195 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | January 9 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | February 20 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| Port Colborne | Bronze Cross | Tuesdays | January 7 - March 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | $155 + HST |
| Standard First Aid with CPR C | Saturday & Sunday | February 22 - 23 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Certification | Monday - Friday | March 10 - 14 | 8:00am - 5:30pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| Niagara West | Bronze Star & Basic First CPR A | Tuesdays | January 7 - March 4 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | $120 + HST |
| Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid CPR B | Thursdays | January 9 - March 13 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (March 6 & March 13 run 4PM - 8PM) | $195 + HST |
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.