Certification Courses

Open the door to employment and volunteer possibilities through our YMCA Aquatic Certifications and Leadership programs. Certification as a lifeguard or swimming instructor can lead to employment opportunities at the YMCA and elsewhere. You’ll also develop leadership skills that can have a profound impact on your future success.
Not certified? No problem!
For qualified applicants, the YMCA of Fredericton may offer funding for the following certifications: Bronze Cross, NL-Pool and/or
Swim Instructor.
Ask us how to get started with certification.
Email: Kathleen.Kowalchuk@ymcafredericton.org
call: 462 – 3000 ext. 108


Winter ’24 – Leadership Certification Courses
The Winter Session runs from the week of January 8 – March 25
Pre-registration for Winter aquatics programs will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4 and end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5.
Open registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8.
All registration will take place in-person at 570 York Street or online.
Please download a copy of the Winter Swimming Lesson Schedule here.
Aquatic certifications through the Lifesaving Society (10+ years old) are offered at the YMCA of Fredericton to both members and non-members (fees apply).
First Aid certifications through the Lifesaving Society (12+ years old) & Babysitters Training certification through the Canadian Safety Council (12 – 15 years old) are offered at the YMCA of Fredericton to both members and non-members (fees apply).
Certification | Sunday | Fee |
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Bronze Star* |
January 11, 18, 25 7:25 – 8:25 p.m. |
$50 |
*Prerequisite(s) required.
Certification | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Fee (+HST) |
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Bronze Medallion & Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR-C* |
February 2 – Medallion |
January 27 – WSFA 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM February 3 – Medallion 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
January 28 – WSFA February 4 – Medallion |
$200 |
Bronze Cross* |
February 9 |
February 10 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
February 11 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
$175 |
National Lifeguard Pool* |
March 15 |
March 16 8:30 – 6:30 PMMarch 23 8:30 – 7:30 PM |
March 17 8:30 – 6:30 PM March 24 8:30 – 9:00 PM |
$250 |
Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR – C* |
– | February 24 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
February 25 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
$125 |
Babysitters Training Course* | – | December 2 8:30 AM – 6:30 PMorJanuary 20 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM or March 2 |
– |
$55 |
*Prerequisite(s) required.
Lifesaving Society Aquatic Leadership Certification Courses
Please view tables above to see if/when courses are being offered.
YMCA Aquatic Leadership Certification Courses
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First Aid & Safety Leadership Certification Courses
Please view tables above to see if/when courses are being offered.