Wellness Aquatics

Lifeguard Certification Course

NEW CLASS!  To enroll in the Lifeguarding course the participants must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled class session. The participant must be able to swim 500 yards continuously using freestyle and breaststroke.

Click here for April Class Information

Click here for May Class information

Junior Lifeguard Certification Course - Click here to download registration form and information.  This course will be offered February of 2012.  It is designed for kids ages 11-14 and also certifies them in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR. 

Aquatic Classes:

Masters Swimming Class for ages 18-99.  Click here for registration form and details.

Winder YMCA of Northeast Georgia offers aquatics classes for our members.

Swim the English Chanel without ever leaving Winder! Use our lap lanes in the outdoor pool to exercise all summer. How far will you go this summer?
72 lengths = 1 mile

Another great alternative is our Water Aerobics class which focuses on cardio and sculpting. This class is great for those with arthritis or joint pain. Check out our schedule to find a Water Aerobics class.

Class Descriptions:

  • Senior Splash - Geared for Active Older Adults ages 55+. Great for arthritis and joint ailments. Work on strength, endurance and range of motion.
  • Cardio Splash - Generalized water aerobics class. Great for all ages and conditions. Cater the class to your needs. Use noodles and water weights for cardio and strength work.
  • Deep Water - Using the noodle to keep you afloat, work on your cardiovascular endurance in the deep end of the pool
  • Water Sculpt - Focuses on water weight sculpting movements for a strong body.

General Pool Information

  • Inclement weather, including lightening and thunder, may cause our pool to close. 
  • All children who are not potty trained must wear a swim  diaper when in the pool. Regular diapers are not  allowed.   Please use the family restrooms for changing and dressing children. Swim diapers are available at the Welcome Center for purchase.
  • If someone becomes ill or has an “accident” in the pool,  the YMCA is required by state code to close the  pool for a set amount of time. In order to help  prevent accidents from occurring, lifeguards will ask  all children and teens under the age of 15 to clear  the pool for a 5 minute  restroom break every hour. 
  • For the safety of your child and to lower the risk of  drowning, all children must be swim tested by a life  guard before entering the pool. Children will be issued a wrist band. This band must be worn at all  times while at the YMCA pool. Children that do not  pass the swim test will be issued a life vest that must  be worn at all times on the pool deck and while in  the pool