Ches Penney Family YMCA Courses & Workshops

All participants must adhere to guidelines listed below and complete an Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability found on the “Waivers” tab below.

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

Pricing:

  • Member Fee: $100 + tax
  • Non-member Free: $125 + tax

Date and Time:

  • September 9th and 16th from 8:30-4:30pm
  • October 7th and 14th from 8:30-4:30pm
  • November 18th and 25th from 8:30-4:30pm

Where:

  • Ches Penney Family YMCA

For more information, contact sarah.peters@nl.ymca.ca.

Register today through Online Portal or call the Welcome Desk.

YMCA Canada Certified Fitness Instructor Courses

For more information, click on YMCA Canada Certified Fitness Courses.

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 machel.rayner@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: Member, Non-Member, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

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. Current CPR A (Adult)

When: Contact machel.rayner@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: Member , Non-Member , Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

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: Contact machel.rayner@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: Member, Non-Member, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

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 machel.rayner@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: Member, Non-Member, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

YMCA Fitness - Group Cycle Instructor Course

The YMCA Group Cycle Instructor course is designed to certify people to deliver group cycle classes using practical teaching assignments and peer practice. 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 machel.rayner@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: Member, Non-Member, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.

YMCA Swim Instructor

20 hours

Designed to prepare the candidate to teach and evaluate the YMCA Swimming Lesson Program (Preschool, Learn to Swim, Star Program, and star Leadership). Candidates will learn teaching methods, planning and evaluation skills as well as stroke development and correction techniques.

Prerequisites: 15 years of age and Bronze Cross
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

  • Member Fee: $150 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $175 + tax

When: Contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.

Bronze Star

12 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.

Prerequisite: None

Registration Required

When:

  • September 10, 2023 to October 1, 2023 (every Sunday from 9:00-12:00pm)
  • January 7, 2024 to January 28, 2024 (every Sunday from 9:00-12:00pm)

Fees:

  • Member Fee: $125 + applicable tax
  • Non-member Fee: $150 + applicable tax

Where: Ches Penney Family YMCA | Main Pool

How to register:

  • Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
  • In-person at the Ches Penney Family YMCA
  • Phone (1-709-726-9622)

For more information, contact sarah.peters@nl.ymca.ca.

Bronze Medallion

12-15 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.

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

Registration Required

When:

  • October 8, 2023 to November 5, 2023 (every Sunday from 9:00-12pm)
  • February 4, 2024 to March 3, 2024 (every Sunday from 9:00-12pm)

Fees:

  • Member Fee: $190 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $215 + tax

Where: Ches Penney Family YMCA | Main Pool

How to register:

  • Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
  • In-person at the Ches Penney Family YMCA
  • Phone (1-709-726-9622)

For more information, contact sarah.peters@nl.ymca.ca.

Bronze Cross

18 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.

Prerequisite:

  • Bronze Medallion
  • Emergency or Standard First Aid certification (need not be current)

Registration Required

When:

  • November 12, 2023 to December 17, 2023 (every Sunday from 9:00-12:00pm)
  • March 10, 2024 to April 14, 2024 (every Sunday from 9:00-12:00pm)

Fees:

  • Member Fee: $225.00 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $245.00 + tax

Where: Ches Penney Family YMCA | Main Pool

How to register:

  • Online Portal (ymcanl.com)
  • In-person at the Ches Penney Family YMCA
  • Phone (1-709-726-9622)

Contact sarah.peters@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.

National Lifeguard

40 hours

Transition from Assistant Lifeguard to Lifeguard. Further develops prevention of accidents in an aquatic environment as well as effective response in aquatic emergencies. It further emphasizes teamwork, communication and fitness.

Prerequisites: 15 years of age; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

  • Member Fee: $250 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $275 + tax

Recertification for Nationals

  • Member Fee: $100 + tax
  • Non-member Fee: $125 + tax

When: Contact deidre.ryan@nl.ymca.ca to express interest.

Home Alone Safety Course

This one day course helps children ages 10-12 and their families prepare for the child’s first steps toward independence.

Ages 10-12 years
Maximum of 10 participants
Registration Required

Price:

  • Member Fee: $50.00 + HST where applicable
  • Non-member Fee: $60.00 + HST where applicable

Date and Time:

  • November 12, 2023 from 9:00-3:00pm
  • May 12, 2024 from 9:00-3:00pm
  • August 18, 2024 from 9:00-3:00pm

For more information, please contact machel.rayner@nl.ymca.ca.

Babysitting Course

This one day course helps children 12-15 years learn the business of babysitting, creating safe environments and handling emergencies.

Maximum 10 participants
Registration Required

Price:

  • Member Fee: TBD
  • Non-member Fee: TBD

Date and Time:

  • TBD

For more information, please contact machel.rayner@nl.ymca.ca.

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 Lisa Sheppard at lisa.sheppard@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.