Aquatics Bursary

The YMCA is pleased to provide an Advanced Aquatics Leadership Bursary to support young leaders as they progress through advanced aquatic certifications, from Bronze Medallion to National Lifeguard.

What is the bursary?

Youth ages 13+ have the opportunity to gain lifesaving skills and complete the qualifications to become employed as a YMCA swim instructor and lifeguard at no cost to the participant.

Who can apply?

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone ages 13 years and older, with a specific commitment to remove any barriers to participation and support equity deserving groups. Current YMCA staff may also apply for a bursary in support of recertification to maintain National Lifeguard standards.

These bursaries are made possible through the generosity and commitment of donors and funders to the YMCA.

Please apply below.

Application for Bursary

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Date of Birth

Address

City / Province

Postal Code

Parent / Guardian First and Last Name

Experience and Qualifications

Please list the highest level of swimming or certifications achieved.

How will the Advanced Aquatics Leadership Bursary help you achieve your goals?

What is your biggest accomplishment that demonstrates your leadership? Please draw from your experience in extra-curricular activities (e.g. school/community clubs, teams, volunteer roles, YMCA experience).

Why are you interested in the Advanced Aquatics Leadership Bursary? How will your experience help you become a YMCA Lifeguard or Swim Instructor?

If you are a recipient of the Advanced Aquatics Leadership Bursary, would you be willing to write a short letter at the end of the program explaining the impact the bursary had for you?

Letters would be used to help encourage others to donate to the bursary. Your name or identifying information would not be shared without your permission. Saying 'no' will not affect your chances of getting a bursary.

Reference

Please provide the name and contact information for a reference (e.g. caregiver, teacher, employer, YMCA staff).

First and Last Name

Phone

Demographic Information

Demographic information is voluntary. The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford uses this data for internal research purposes and to support funding requirements where funds have been designated to support equity deserving groups. Non-identifiable demographic information may be shared with funding agencies for the purposes of fulfillment of grant funding requirements. This data will not be used for discriminatory purposes. All data will be safeguarded in alignment with our YMCA Privacy Policy.

Pronouns

I identify my gender as

Do you identify as LGBTQ2S+?

Do you identify as transgender?

What race do you most identify with? Please list all that apply.

Do you identify as Indigenous?

Do you have a physical or mental condition that limits your ability to fully participate in daily activities?

Advanced Aquatics Leadership Bursary