Water Fitness Instructor - Woodruff Family YMCA

## Overview **A Career with a Cause:** our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful**: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. **Effect on End Results** This position strongly impacts the effectiveness with which the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA accomplishes its mission. The role requires that the Water Fitness Instructor be committed to delivering high quality results, building positive relationships, maintaining a safe environment, and fostering a healthy community for all. - Participants gain and maintain a sense of health and wellbeing. - Participants are confident and comfortable with themselves and around the water. - Participants set and achieve personal goals. - All classes are taught according to the YMCA of the USA standards. ## Description **Position Summary:** This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Water Fitness Instructor at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for Water Fitness participants. The Water Fitness Instructor provides direct instruction and assures the well-being for each participant while using YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. **Essential Functions** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: - Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors. - Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization, and helps participants connect with each other and the YMCA. - Provides water aerobics instruction, monitors, and educates participants on fitness and safety within the YMCA of the USA guidelines and in accordance with their training, and facilitates a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. - Instructs class in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared class plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals. - Follows all aquatic procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, sessions, forms, reports, and staff expectations. - Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Aquatics and Health and Wellness programs, schedules, and member engagement. - Maintains physical presence at all times with class and remains aware of pool surroundings and participants in the pool. - Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse. - Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings. **YMCA Leadership Competencies** - **Commun…