Health & Wellness Centre Manager - WaterlooLocation:Stork Family YMCA, Waterloo RegionWork Hours:37.5 hours per week, Evenings and weekends requiredEmployment Type:Full Time, PermanentNumber of Vacancies:1Anticipated Start Date:Early September 2026Deadline to Apply:July 20, 2026Starting Annual Salary Range:$70,000 - $80,000Total Rewards Package:We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.Time Away from Work3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.Pension PlanFull-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which the Y, matches. After three consecutive years of service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory for full-time employees.Health, Dental, and Well-Being BenefitsAccess to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and servicesA free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centersDiscounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcareRole OverviewThe YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.We strive to be a great place to work so that all employees can live with purpose, passion, and potential to Shine On! This is where you come in.Reporting to the VP of Health and Wellness, the Centre Manager plays a key role in creating an engaging, welcoming, and high-performing environment where our community can get and stay healthy. This role is responsible and accountable for all aspects of daily branch operations, ensuring exceptional member and staff experiences.This position is fully on-site. Regular, in-person presence in the branch is essential to support our team and community.What will you doBuild and maintain strong relationships to lead and develop high-performing teams.Lead departmental supervisors within the branch,



providing coaching, development, and performance support.Achieve budget targets by ensuring the financial sustainability and strategic growth of Health and Wellness programs, including making informed staffing and programming decisions.Shape exceptional member and staff experiences through thoughtful service design and operational excellence, including implementing and monitoring the Y Way programUse data to inform decisions and be accountable for member and staff Insights survey results.Foster a positive and inclusive culture that drives member and staff engagement and retention.Collaborate as "one team" with colleagues across Health and Wellness and other YMCA of Three Rivers departments-building strong relationships, contributing to shared decision-making, and supporting unified service delivery.Innovate and evolve programming in response to emerging trends and community needs.Apply high-level judgment and critical thinking to navigate complex, multi-layered operational, staff and member challenges—consulting appropriate thought partners as needed.Lead and manage change effectively, supporting staff and members through a continually evolving environment.Embed Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (JAIDE) principles into everyday practices and leadership.Champion compliance connected to Health & Safety, Emergency Readiness and Safeguarding standards in the branch.Maintain strong communication and collaboration with the VP, Manager of Program Quality and Engagement and Manager of Growth and Sustainability.Attend off-site meetings and support trainings as required.What will you bring5-10+ years of leadership experience.Experience developing, overseeing, and managing a budget and budget process.Experience leading multiple teams, or a progression of diverse teams over time, is an asset.Professional expertise within the Health and Wellness industry is highly preferred.A proven ability to build robust, trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.This role requires regular travel across the region, which may not always be easily accessible through public transit. The employee must be able to arrange their transportation to these sites.



A valid G driver’s license and full-time vehicle access are strongly recommended.Additional InformationOur Commitment to Safeguarding Children and YouthIn keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - are considered in the decision-making process, in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity)We embrace the values of justice, access, inclusion, diversity, and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an setting where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.Studies have shown that women and people of equity-deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand that knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.Our Commitment to PrivacyThe YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Health & Wellness Centre Manager - Full Time - C$70,000 - C$80,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 YMCA of Three Rivers
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