Marystown YMCA Courses & Workshops

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

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.

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

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

Contact: Lisa.sheppard@nl.ymca.ca

10 hours

Develops 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
Maximum 8 participants

Price:

• Member Fee: TBD
• Non-member: TBD

Available Dates:

• TBD

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. 

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

Location: Aquatic Centre

Price:

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

Available Dates:

• TBD

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 12 participants

Price:

• Member Fee: $150.00 + tax
• Non-member Fee: $175.00 + tax

Available Dates:

• April 22 and 23 (10am – 4pm)
• May 6 and 7 (10am – 4pm)