General Manager Health & Fitness

Ymcagta; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization based in Scarborough is seeking a General Manager to lead their Health & Fitness Centre. This role involves overseeing operations, developing programs, and managing budgets, while fostering community engagement and teamwork. A successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree and at least five years of senior management experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The organization values diversity and inclusion, aiming to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior-level management experience.
• Demonstrated superior leadership skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Health & Fitness Centre operations.
• Develop initiatives aligned with YMCA Strategic Plan.
• Recruit and coach senior staff team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Category: Health & Fitness Program Delivery

Requisition Number: GENER005662

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• Posted : December 11, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Scarborough YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
230 Town Centre Ct
Scarborough, ON M1P, CAN

Employment Type: Regular Full Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: January 2026

Deadline to Apply: 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 experience
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level management experience, demonstrating superior leadership skills
• Knowledge and experience in developing and managing budgets
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and facilitate excellent communication with members, staff, and volunteers
• Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset
• A hands‑on, front‑line leader that fosters a work environment valuing teamwork and empowerment
• An overriding commitment to achieving quality standards within the context of Y Way and the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Playing to Learn curriculum
• Flexibility regarding schedule and time commitment, including a willingness to work mornings, nights, and weekends
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as experience in leading and developing and implementing equity‑focused initiatives that address systemic barriers
• Focus 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 Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why 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 here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.