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 | February 22 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | $110 + HST |
| National Lifeguard | Monday-Friday | March 16 - 20 | 10:30am - 7:00pm | $320 + HST | |
| Bronze Star and Basic First Aid | Tuesdays | March 24 - June 9 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm | $125 + HST | |
| Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B | Wednesdays | March 25 - June 10 | 4:45pm - 6:45pm | $200 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Saturdays | March 28 - June 13 | 2:00pm - 4:30pm | $160 + HST | |
| Niagara Centre | National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | March 5 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST |
| Bronze Star & Basic First Aid/CPR A | Mondays | March 23 - June 8 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $125 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Mondays | March 23 - June 8 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | $160 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Tuesdays | March 24 - June 9 | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | $320 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | National Lifeguard Recertification | Saturday | February 21 | 12:00pm - 4:30pm | $110 + HST |
| Swim Instructor | Saturdays | January 24 February 14 February 21 | 9:00am - 6:00pm 8:30am - 6:00pm 8:30am - 12:00pm | $200 + HST | |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Sunday | March 8 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + 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.