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THE Y LAUNCHES THE AQUATICS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

To deepen the Y’s commitment to serve ALL New Yorkers, we are launching a bold, new initiative in 2022 to leverage the YMCA’s long-standing expertise in youth development, preventative health, and community engagement to serve even more New Yorkers in new and innovative ways. The first major effort of this new initiative seeks to address New York City’s lifeguard shortage and provide expanded opportunities for all New Yorkers who want to learn how to swim. As part of the new Aquatics Center of Excellence (ACE), in recent months the Y has been offering a free Lifeguard Training & Development Program across the five boroughs.

In the initial sessions, over 30 community members have received a nationally-recognized lifeguard certification, which will open up employment opportunities at the Y and beyond.•