Marystown YMCA Courses & Workshops
New Pilot Fee Schedule* – Limited Time Offer!
*The Town of Marystown has revised their request for fee reductions for the pilot.
Standard First Aid (SFA)
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid.
Required reference material provided: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Prerequisites: None
Registration Required
Fees:
- Member Fee: $130 + tax
- Non-member Free: $140 + tax
Date and Time:
- May 27 & 28, 2024 from 9:00am-5:00pm
How to Register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca.
YMCA Fitness - Aquatic Fitness Instructor Course
The Aquatic Fitness Instructor course is designed to certify people to deliver YMCA group fitness classes that are held in water – both shallow and deep. This course is comprised of Trainer led sessions (delivered in-person and/or virtually) and self-directed online learning modules hosted on YMCA Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS), supplemented by handouts.
Who: Minimum 16 years of age at the time of certification.
Prerequisite: Current CPR A (Adult)
Registration Required
When: Contact roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
Fees:
- YMCA members: $100 + tax
- Non-members: $150 + tax
How to Register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
YMCA Fitness - Personal Training Course
The YMCA Personal Training course is designed to certify people to deliver Personal Training to individuals and small groups. This course is comprised of Trainer led sessions (delivered in-person and/or virtually) and self-directed online learning modules hosted on YMCA Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS), supplemented by handouts.
Who: Minimum 16 years of age at the time of certification. Current CPR A (Adult).
When: Contact roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
Where: Online & practical (in-person) sessions in your YMCA branch
How to Register: Online Portal, in person at your branch or call your YMCA
Fees: TBD
YMCA Fitness - Group Yoga Instructor Course
The Yoga Instructor course is designed to certify people to deliver YMCA Yoga classes and one-on-one yoga sessions for people of all ages and abilities attended by anyone 16 years of age or older. Each part is comprised of Trainer led sessions (delivered in-person and/or virtually) and self-directed online learning modules hosted on YMCA Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS), supplemented by handouts.
Who: Minimum 16 years of age at the time of certification. Current CPR A (Adult)
When: Contact roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
Where: Online & practical sessions in your YMCA branch
How to Register: Online Portal (ymcanl.com), in person at your branch or call your YMCA
Fees: $0
YMCA Fitness - Cardio & Strength Instructor Course
The YMCA Fitness- Group Strength Instructor Course is designed to certify people to deliver YMCA group fitness classes that fall into the category of cardio (e.g. choreography, step, boxfit, etc.) and of strength (e.g. bars and plates, kettlebell, muscle fit, etc.). Each part is comprised of Trainer led sessions (delivered in-person and/or virtually) and self-directed online learning modules hosted on YMCA Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS), supplemented by handouts.
Who: Minimum 16 years of age at the time of certification.
Prerequisite: Current CPR A (Adult)
Registration Required
When: Contact roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca.
Fees:
- YMCA members: $100 + tax
- Non-members: $150 + tax
How to Register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
If you have questions, contact roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca.
Bronze Cross + Emergency First Aid
25 hours
Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities.
To learn more on becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard, click Lifeguard Pathway
Prerequisites:
- Bronze Medallion
- Emergency or Standard First Aid certification (need not be current)
Registration Required
When:
- Coming soon!
Fees:
- YMCA member: $225 + tax
- Non-member: $245 + tax
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
Bronze Star
10 hours
Develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
To learn more on becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard, click Lifeguard Pathway
Prerequisite: None
Registration Required
When: TBD
Fees:
- YMCA member: $75 + applicable tax
- Non-member: $100 + applicable tax
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
Bronze Medallion
15 hours
Challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion Training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills necessary to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Bronze medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
To learn more on becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard, click Lifeguard Pathway
Prerequisites:
- Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current)
Registration required
When:
- To be determined
Fees:
- YMCA member: $180 + tax
- Non-member: $200 + tax
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA)
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
National Lifeguard
40 hours
Transition from Assistant Lifeguard to Lifeguard. Participants are trained to develop prevention of accidents in an aquatic environment as well as effective response in aquatic emergencies. It further emphasizes teamwork, communication and fitness.
To learn more on becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard, click Lifeguard Pathway
Prerequisites:
- 15 years of age
- Bronze Cross
- Standard First Aid
Registration required
When:
- March 8-10 & March 15-17
- Friday | March 8th & 15th | 3:30 pm-6:30 pm
- Saturday | March 9th & 16th | 9:00 am -6:30 pm
- Sunday | March 10th & 17th | 9:00 am -6:30 pm
Fees:
- YMCA Member: $250 + tax
- Non-member: $275 + tax
Recertification of Nationals
- Member Fee: $100.00 + tax
- Non-member Fee: $125.00 + tax
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.
YMCA Swim Instructor Course
The YMCA has a long history in aquatics and was the first organization to offer formalized swim instruction in Canada. We are proud of this history and look forward to building upon it as we continue to support our communities.
YMCA Canada is the certifying body for YMCA Swim Instructors. This is delivered through local YMCAs, these are the YMCAs where you will take your YMCA Swim Instructor Course and perhaps be hired to teach with them. Your course is delivered by a YMCA Champion, this is an individual who has Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and has taken and successfully completed the YMCA Canada Champion program through the Program Leadership System.
What will I learn through the YMCA Swim Instructor Course?
- The YMCAs way for working with children, teens and young adults.
- Swimming progressions, formations, skill development and the concept of E.G.G.S.
- A collection of teaching techniques to apply to different scenarios you may experience during your teaching.
- Your support system, other instructors, your trainer, your supervisor/lead, resources available to you and where to find them.
What does the YMCA Swim Instructor course look like?
There are 3 parts to complete to become a certified YMCA Swim Instructor:
1. The E-Learning- 4 hours self-directed. This training has 4 sections and should take you a total of about 4 hours. It sets the base of how we teach swimming at the YMCA and gives you an overview of the program which you will use later in the course.
2. The In The Water Training- This training is 7-8 sections and will take place in the water and will involve you actively teaching the skills and activities found throughout the YMCA Swim Program. You will also have the opportunity to observe and/or co-teach a few classes.
3. In the Classroom/Facilitated Online Training- This training has 3 sections. Your Champion will go through and help you understand, in more detail, the expectations of a YMCA Swim Instructor, what happens next, how you re-certify and a review of content from the e-learning module in greater detail.
To learn more on becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard, click Lifeguard Pathway
Prerequisites:
- Minimum of 15 years of age
- Current NLS or Bronze Cross certification
- Current First Aid
Registration required
When:
- May 3, 4, 5, 2024 (Fri 4:00-6:30pm & Sat & Sun 9:00-6:00pm)
Fees:
- YMCA member: $150 + tax
- Non-member: $175 + tax
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact: deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca.
Home Alone Safety Course
This one day course helps children 10-12 years and their families prepare for the child’s first steps toward independence.
Prerequisites: None
Registration Required
Fees:
- YMCA Member: $45 + tax where applicable
- Non-member: $55 + tax where applicable
Date and Time: Contact: roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at the Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
Babysitting Course
This one day course helps children 12-15 years learn the business of babysitting, creating safe environments and handling emergencies.
Prerequisites: None
Registration Required
Fees:
- YMCA members: $45 + applicable tax
- Non-members: $55 + applicable tax
Date and Time:
- June 1, 2024 from 9:00am-5:00pm
How to register:
- Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
- In-person at your Marystown YMCA
- Phone (1-709-279-9622)
For more information, contact: roma.hennebury@nl.ymca.ca
YMCA Canada Certified Fitness Instructor Courses
For more information, click on YMCA Canada Certified Fitness Courses.
Virtual Standard Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person to:
- Talk about declines in their mental well-being
- Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- Reach out to these support
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis
- Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being
This 9.5-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3).Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3.
Upon registration, participants will receive access to the “MHFA Participant Reference Guide” that outlines MHFA actions for developing mental health and substance use problems, and mental health and substance use crises. Each participant must have a computer, a working camera, microphone and speakers or earphones, access to a good Internet connection, and an e-mail address.
Registration information:
- Member: $200 per person + HST
- Non Member: $225 per person + HST
- Group rates available. For details and to book your course dates contact Krista Payne at krista.payne@nl.ymca.ca
- Minimum of 8 and maximum of 15 participants for online delivery
- Registration must be completed two weeks before delivery date
For more information about the course click here.