Centre Manager, Aquatics – North (Full Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant organization dedicated to community service as a Centre Manager for Aquatics at YMCA Calgary. In this full-time role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and managing programs that empower individuals of all ages. Your leadership will foster a culture of growth and development, while your strategic oversight will help maintain budget integrity and compliance with safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact locally while enjoying a supportive work environment with numerous benefits. If you are passionate about community service and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Complimentary YMCA membership

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Pension or student loan repayment plan

Anniversary flex day

Program discounts

Ongoing leadership development

Scholarship opportunities

Paid recertification and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role in child/youth services.
• Strong planning skills for day camp and climbing programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service and quality delivery of programs.
• Develop and manage the Integrated Leadership Team budget.
• Recruit and train staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Budget Development

Staff Management

Program Planning

Communication Skills

First Aid Certification

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation

Equivalent experience

Tools

Technology for communication

Job description

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Centre Manager, Aquatics – North (Full Time)
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
Salary: $53,654.00/yr - $67,068.00/yr
Start Date: Immediately

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

1. Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
2. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
3. Pension or student loan repayment plan with specified contribution matched by the Association;
4. Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
5. Program discounts;
6. Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
7. Leadership award opportunities;
8. Scholarship opportunities;
9. Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

1. Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation, outdoor pursuits, or equivalent;
2. Minimum of 3 years working in a supervisory capacity within an organization providing services for children and youth;
3. Customer service experience and/or experience working in a health-focused or recreational facility;
4. Experience managing an effective staff team to collaboratively achieve desired outcomes;
5. Exemplary skills in the planning and delivery of developmentally appropriate day camp and climbing programs;
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including intermediate use of technology;
7. Budget development and management;
8. NL certifications would be considered an asset;
9. Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol;
10. Evidence of a cleared Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search;
11. Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and responsibilities include:

1. Ensure excellent service by responding to the immediate needs of all users;
2. Commit to exceptional quality in the delivery of programs and services within your strategic Integrated Leadership team area;
3. Develop and manage the Integrated Leadership Team budget;
4. Work cooperatively with the H&S Aquatics lead;
5. Recruit and train your ILT staff team;
6. Commit to ensuring your staff team is afforded relevant professional development opportunities;
7. Be responsible for coaching and supporting all indirect reports within the branch;
8. Ensure compliance to all health and safety systems, policies, and procedures within your branch;
9. Ensure compliance of all certifications for staff and volunteers within your ILT;
10. Support the general manager in ensuring the YMCA has a positive presence in the local community;
11. Provide direct leadership and oversight to the Staff and Volunteer aspect of the Annual Campaign.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

1. Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity;
2. Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind;
3. Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision;
4. Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day;
5. Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision;
6. Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model;
7. Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement.

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email [e-mail].