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YMCA Canada Certified Fitness Instructor Courses

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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: March 7-May 16, 2022. Online March 7- April 10, In-person April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 from 6:00-8:30 pm (CLY) 6:30- 9:00 pm (CPFY/MT).

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: Member $100, Non-Member $150, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

Contact: Lisa.sheppard@nl.ymca.ca

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YMCA Aquatics 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. Current CPR A (Adult)

When: Online April 11 – May 25, In person May 11, 18 and 25 from 6:00 – 9:00pm.

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: Member $100, Non-Member $150. Separate LMS registration fees.

Contact: Lisa.sheppard@nl.ymca.ca

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YMCA Fitness- Group 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 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. Current CPR A (Adult)

When: TBD

Where: Online & practical sessions in your YMCA branch

How to Register: Online portal, in person at your branch, or call your YMCA

Fees: Member $100, Non-Member $150, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

Contact: Lisa.sheppard@nl.ymca.ca

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Standard First Aid

Provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Includes CPR-C.

Required reference material provided: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Prerequisites: None
Registration Required
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

  • Member Fee: $100.00
  • Non-member Fee: $120.00

Available Dates:

  • June 25-26, 2022, 9am – 5pm
  • July 23-24, 2022, 9am – 5pm
  • August 6-7, 2022, 9am – 5pm

Register today through Online Portal or call the Welcome Desk.

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Bronze Star

10 hours

Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts.

Prerequisite: None
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

  • Member Fee: $180.00 + tax
  • Non-member: $200.00 + tax

Available Dates:

  • TBD

Bronze Medallion

15 hours

Judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness- the four components of water rescue, for the basis of the bronze medallion training.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current)
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

  • Member Fee: $180.00 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $200.00 + tax

Available Dates:

  • March 25-May 20th, 2022: Fridays from 5pm -7:30pm

Bronze Cross

20 hours

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallions and Emergency or Standard First Aid certification (need not be current)
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

  • Member Fee: $180.00 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $200.00 + tax

Available Dates:

  • July 4 – Aug 22, 2022, Mondays, 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Register today through Online Portal or call the Welcome Desk.

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Home Alone Safety Course

Ages 10-12 years
Maximum of 10 participants
Registration Required

Price:

  • Member Fee: $45.00
  • Non-member Fee: $55.00 + tax

Available Dates:

  • Sunday July 31, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm