Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:59 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for a Program Manager, Health & Wellness to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Durham location in Sudbury.

Under the leadership of the Vice President, Operations, Health & Wellness, the Program Manager, Health & Wellness provides operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of recreation and community programs, including Child & Youth Programs, Teen & Family Programs, Sports & Recreation, Aquatics, and funded programs such as the Youth Centre and After School Programs. The Program Manager is accountable for the planning, development, delivery, review, and continuous improvement of high-quality, safe, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of members and the community. Through effective program management, staff leadership, and operational oversight, the Program Manager ensures program excellence, participation growth, and a positive member and participant experience across all areas of responsibility.

START DATE: September 1, 2026

LOCATION: Durham Street, Sudbury ON

RATE OF PAY: $60,000-$65,000 year

What You’ll Do:

Develop, plan and implement new procedures, systems and methods to promote program growth, safety, member satisfaction and member retention through program participation and facility excellence

Present a safe aquatic environment by ensuring aquatic staff follow Ontario Pool Regulations





Be forward thinking and innovative in sports initiatives and delivery of quality programs

Lead program reviews, gathering input from members, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders, and provide recommendations to respond to data collected

Role model service standards and provide leadership through direct service delivery, with a focus on program quality and participant engagement

Develop and maintain effective gym, facility scheduling and equipment to best serve members of all ages; establish policies, procedures and guidelines for staff to ensure quality member experience

Provide leadership for program development, implementation, quality control and monitoring

Assist the Vice President with reporting, tracking, analyzing data for trends, and developing and implementing measurement tools and tracking systems

Supervise, train and support assigned staff and volunteers

Monitor, support and evaluate staff and volunteer performance

Provide strong leadership, identify development opportunities, training and performance improvement strategies for the Child/Youth, Sports and Recreation and Aquatics staff teams

Mentor, lead and coach direct reports, ensuring supervision, coaching & development opportunities occur for the teams

Provide leadership and accountability for the implementation of The Y Way within the department, ensuring exceptional member and participant experience through high standards of service, safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Foster welcoming and positive environments through high standards of facility cleanliness and maintenance, staff and volunteer development, relationship-building, and the delivery of accessible, responsive programs and services that meet the evolving needs of members and the community

Participate in and promote the YMCA's charitable goals and annual campaigns, working with the philanthropy department to implement and manage program sponsorship initiatives





Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization

What You’ll Bring:

College diploma or University degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Business or related field *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are recommended to submit an educational evaluation (WES, ICAS) with their application

Minimum of three to four (3-4) years of experience and expertise in leading child, youth, family and aquatics programming in combination with experience in progressive leadership roles

Current Standard First Aid and CPR C

National Lifeguard Certification (NLS) in good standing

Experience developing and growing programs

Understanding and knowledge of Aquatic standards, operations and safety regulations

Superior computer knowledge and ability to learn new programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Proven ability to develop, influence and coach others

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingualism in both official languages considered an asset

Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

What We Offer

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how significant connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide:

Free YMCA membership for you + your family

Discounts on camps, child care, and recreation programs

Paid vacation + personal/sick days

Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports

Life, disability, and accident insurance coverage

Team events + staff recognition

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/ . or https://www.icascanada.ca . Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.

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📌 Program Manager, Health & Wellness (Ontario)
🏢 YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
📍 Ontario