Job Description

Date Posted:

November 28, 2025

Position Title:

Centre Manager

Location:

Langara Family YMCA (282 W 49th Ave, Vancouver)

Terms:

Full-TimePermanent

Hours:

35 hours per week

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary:

$70,000 - $72,100 annually

Reports To:

Vice President, Health, Fitness and Aquatics

Benefits:

Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home Training and Professional Development Opportunities Extended Health Benefits Extensive Employee assistance program Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms*

Nature and Scope

YMCA BC cares about raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. We believe that everyone deserves to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. Our state-of-the-art centres of community offer a range of health, fitness, and aquatics programs for individuals and families.


The Langara Family YMCA currently serves more than 3,000 people through our modified health and fitness programs and services. In order to meet the current and future needs of our members and the South Vancouver community, a new larger Centre of Community will be built. The redevelopment of a new Centre of Community of this size requires that the existing Langara Family YMCA close during construction. All staff and volunteers will have the opportunity to work at an existing YMCA location when the Langara Family YMCA temporarily closes.


The Centre Manager will be responsible for the strategic development and operation of programs and services at the Langara YMCA. The successful candidate is a respected leader with significant knowledge and experience in program and facility management. This individual is values-driven and believes passionately in the vital role that the YMCA can, and does, play in the community.

Major Responsibilities:

Ensure operational excellence Maintain high service standards that are reflected in the achievement of annual membership growth, retention targets, and satisfaction ratings. Achieve all quality standards and targets established under YMCA best practices and the YMCA's Member Experience program. Provide direct leadership to departmental supervisors Recruitment and scheduling of departmental supervisors Lead front line staff and volunteers through influence and role modelling Ensure staff have the skills and knowledge required to perform roles in line with expectations of their functions. Support direct reports in the performance management of staff and volunteer teams. Ensure the Langara Family YMCA meets the strategic plan and operational goals of the Association Manage and achieve the targets and goals established in the centre's operating budgets. Operate as a strong team player sharing leadership and accountability under an integrated management and program delivery model. Develop and maintain positive relationships and increase involvement of members and community partners Develop and implement plans to serve and engage the community through discussion, participation and involvement in community groups, committees and partnerships related to the needs of the Vancouver community. Extend the impact of the YMCA through committed leadership to the YBC-HFA Work Group. Lead and role model the YMCA's commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism Provide leadership to the YMCA Annual Campaign at the Langara Family YMCA and achieve targets through direct oversight of recruitment, training, supervision and recognition of campaign staff, volunteers, and donors. Exemplify the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and share this knowledge and belief with staff, volunteers and members. Establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, and members. Model behaviour in line with the YMCA Mission, Vision and Values. Become a Champion in the YMCAs Program Leadership System for one discipline (Sales, Aquatics, CYF, Fitness)

Qualifications

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you bring

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Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in management roles, involving responsibility for planning, operations and financial management Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with diverse membership, staff, volunteers, community, stakeholders and partners Excellent written communication and public speaking skills Experience engaging with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds The ability to prevent and de-escalate medium to high risk behaviour Demonstrating sensitivity to both visible and invisible aspects of diversity through an intercultural lens/perspective. Proven leadership of dedicated, high-performance teams Post-secondary academic credentials and an ongoing commitment to professional development Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date 3 professional references

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.


As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.


We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.


YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process

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ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants:

Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself > Talent > Career Centre)

Application Deadline:

December 8, 2025.


You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step. If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note

: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply--even if you don't meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we're looking for. And if this role isn't the right fit, we hope you'll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.


YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.