Centre Manager (Internal Posting)

Socket.dev; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home

Training and Professional Development

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority

Philanthropy and community impact

Job summary

YMCA BC in Chilliwack is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the Chilliwack Landing & Cheam Leisure Centres and Rotary Outdoor Pool (Seasonal). 35 hours per week, full-time, with start as soon as possible.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, staff development, health and safety, and partner engagement to deliver high-quality YMCA programs.

The role reports to the Director of Municipal Operations and offers benefits including health and dental, extended benefits, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in planning, operations and budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse groups and partners.
• Excellent written communication and public speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Chilliwack Landing & Cheam Leisure Centres and Rotary Outdoor Pool.
• Lead staff and volunteers to foster continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality YMCA programs aligned with the mission and strategic plan.
• Develop and manage annual operational plans and program schedules.
• Build relationships with community partners to support health and recreation needs.
• Maintain high service standards and compliance with YMCA policies and standards.
• Coach and mentor staff to support engagement, performance, and retention.
• Meet reporting requirements for operations, finances and performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Staff development

Public speaking

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Position Title: Centre Manager

Location: Chilliwack Landing and Cheam Leisure Centres; Rotary Outdoor Pool (Seasonal)

Terms: Full-TimePermanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $86,500 to $91,000 annually

Reports To: Director of Municipal Operations

Benefits

• Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extended Health and Dental 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Chilliwack Landing & Cheam Leisure Centres, including planning, organizing, budgeting, staff development, coaching, and health and safety oversight.
• Lead and support staff and volunteers to foster a culture of continuous improvement, customer service excellence, and outcomes-focused program delivery.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality YMCA programs and services aligned with the YMCA’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and the Operational Management Agreements
• Develop and manage annual operational plans for program areas in alignment with Association strategic priorities.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee staff and program schedules to ensure effective service delivery across all program areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders to support community health outcomes and recreation needs.
• Monitor and maintain high service standards, ensuring strong satisfaction ratings throughout the centre.
• Ensure compliance with all provincial, regional, and national YMCA initiatives, standards, and best practices.
• Coach, mentor, and build effective working relationships with staff and volunteers to support engagement, performance, and retention.
• Ensure adherence to YMCA BC policies and compliance with applicable legislation, including Employment Standards, Human Rights, and WorkSafe requirements.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for staff, volunteers, members, participants, and visitors.
• Meet all internal and external reporting requirements, including operational, financial, and performance reporting.
• Lead and role model the YMCA's commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 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
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultures and backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity
• Proven leadership of dedicated, high-performance teams
• Post-secondary academic credentials and an ongoing commitment to professional development
• Expertise in a YMCA BC subject matter area is an asset (fitness, member experience or child, youth and family)
• 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.

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.

Application Deadline: September 19, 2026