General Manager Health & Fitness
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
YMCA Greater Toronto
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-21
Job specializations:
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Management
General Management, Program / Project Manager
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 104760 - 112000 CAD Yearly
CAD
104760.00
112000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary Rate: $104,760 - $112,000 – Check out the YMCA’s !
Location:
Scarborough YMCA Centre
Work Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Employment Type:
Regular Full Time Salaried (Existing Vacancy)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated
Start Date:
January 2026
Final date to receive applications:
January 9, 2026
Be the Spark! Join our passionate Health & Fitness team and help us to achieve great things in our community!
The General Manager plays an important role in community building, people development, collaboration and partnerships by overseeing a Health & Fitness Centre. They are responsible for implementing Association strategies and creating positive health impacts in a sustainable way. The position requires multiple capabilities related to relationship management, understanding and responding to the needs of members, staff and volunteers, and working with collaborative support teams to intentionally innovate on creative solutions to important challenges.
In this role, you will:
Maintain YMCA standards and be a positive role model for our Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment to Service.Develop initiatives aligned with our YMCA Strategic Plan to ensure a healthy membership mix and the ongoing engagement of members and partners.Manage annual budget through maintaining expenditures and developing projects.Develop and implement Health, Fitness, and Recreation programs that stimulate member growth and retention.Recruit, coach, and provide leadership to senior staff team of Directors and Managers to ensure effective operation of all programs and services within the centre.Successfully plan, monitor, and manage the annual giving. Provide leadership regarding the Centre’s philanthropic initiatives; understand and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and impart this knowledge and belief upon staff, volunteers, and members.Develop and maintain positive relationships with and increase involvement of community partners, members, and volunteers. Maximize our impact through a combination of community-specific programs and unique partnerships.Facilitate appropriate and timely solutions to conflicts, provide leadership to senior staff team in best practices.Perform other duties as assigned.You bring:
Post-secondary degree in related field or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of senior-level management experience, demonstrating superior leadership skillsKnowledge and experience in developing and managing budgetsWell-developed conflict resolution skillsWell-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and facilitate excellent communication with members, staff, and volunteersExcellent written communication skillsAbility to speak multiple languages is an assetA hands-on, front-line leader that fosters a work environment valuing teamwork and empowermentAn overriding commitment to achieving quality standards within the context of Y Way and the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Playing to Learn curriculumFlexibility regarding schedule and time commitment, including a willingness to work mornings, nights, and weekendsCommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as experience in leading and developing and implementing equity-focused initiatives that address systemic barriersWhat you need to succeed:
Commitment to the YMCA’sFocus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection ServicesYMCA
Competencies:
Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing PromoterWhy work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
See what you can expect from the YMCA .
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