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 | 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 | |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Sunday | March 29 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| 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 | March 5 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST |
| Bronze Star & Basic First Aid with 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 | |
| Swim Instructor Recert Course | Thursday | March 26 | 4:30pm - 9:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | April 16 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| 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 | Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | March 4 (virtual) & March 28-29 | Mar 4 (6-7pm) Mar 28-29 (9am-5pm) | $200 + HST | |
| Cardio/Strength Instructor Certification Course | Wednesday & Saturday | March 25 (virtual), April 18 & 25 and May 2 | Mar 25 (6-7pm) Apr 18 & 25 (9am-5pm) May 2 (9am-1pm) | $200 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Sunday | March 8 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + HST |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | March 14 & 15 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| YMCA Lifesaving Instructor | Monday - Thursday | March 16 - 19 | 1:00pm - 7:00pm | $200 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Saturday | March 21 | 3:30pm - 8:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Swim Instructor Recert Course | Saturday | March 21 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Sunday | March 22 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Bronze Star & Basic First Aid with CPR-A | Mondays | March 23 - June 8 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | $125 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Tuesdays | March 24 - June 2 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | $320 + HST | |
| Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid with CPR-B | Fridays | April 10 - May 15 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | $200 + HST | |
| YMCA Lifesaving Instructor | Sundays | April 12 - 26 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | $200 + HST | |
| 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.