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 | Aquafit Instructor | Saturdays | Orientation - April 15 Course - April 26 & May 10 | Orientation 6:00pm - 7:00pm Course 9:00am - 5:00pm | $200 |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | March 20 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| Bronze Star & Basic First CPR/A | Mondays | March 24 - June 16 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $120 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Mondays | March 24 - June 16 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | $155 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Tuesdays | March 25 - June 10 | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | June 19 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | FREE with discount code: JumpIn | |
| Port Colborne | Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid CPR/B | Tuesdays | March 25-April 29 | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | $195 + HST |
| Bronze Cross | Tuesdays | May 6 - June 10 | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | $155 + HST | |
| Niagara West | Bronze Star & Basic First CPR/A | Sundays | March 23 - June 8 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | $120 + HST |
| Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid CPR/B | Saturdays | March 29 - June 14 | 2:00pm - 4:30pm | $195 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Tuesdays | March 25 - June 10 | 5:15pm - 7:15pm | $155 + 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.