Ches Penney Family YMCA Courses & Workshops
YMCA Canada Certified Fitness Instructor Courses
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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
Maximum 8 participants
Pricing:
- Member Fee: $130 + tax
- Non-member Free: $140 + tax
Date and Time:
- April 24 – 25 (9am – 5pm)
- April 29 – 30 (9am – 5pm)
- June 19 – 20 (9am – 5pm)
Register today through Online Portal or call the Welcome Desk.
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.
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 lisa.sheppard@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 $100, Non-Member $150, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.
Contact: Lisa.sheppard@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. Current CPR A (Adult)
When: March 13- May 8, 2023. Online March 13- May 8, In-person/ Virtual April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 from 6:00 -8:30 pm (AT) 6:30- 9:00 pm (NL).
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 $100, Non-Member $150, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.
Contact: Lisa.sheppard@nl.ymca.ca
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: April 24- June 29, 2023. Online April 24- June 29, In-person/ Virtual May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 from 6:00 -8:30 pm (AT) 6:30- 9:00 pm (NL).
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 $100, Non-Member $150, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.
Contact: Lisa.sheppard@nl.ymca.ca
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: TBD
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: TBD
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: TBD
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 $ TBD, Non-Member $ TBD, Staff discount for member rate (+HST). Separate LMS registration fees.
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: TBD
- Non-member Fee: TBD
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: TBD
- Non-member Fee: TBD
Bronze Medallion + EFA
- Member Fee: TBD
- Non-member Fee: TBD
Available Dates:
- TBD
Bronze Cross + Emergency First Aid
25 hours
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallions
Maximum 8 participants
Price:
- Member Fee: $225.00 + tax
- Non-member Fee: $245.00 + tax
Available Dates:
- TBD
Register today through Online Portal or call the Welcome Desk.
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
Available Dates:
- April 10-14 (8:00-5:00pm)
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
Available Dates:
- April 11 – 14 (10am – 4pm)
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:
- April 30, 2023 from 9-3pm