Water Fitness Instructor - Woodruff Family YMCA

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

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.