Supervisor, Community Programming

Position details:

• Full time - 40 hours a week - 9:30am - 6:00pm (M-Th) 8:30 - 5:00pm (F)

• The YMCA offers a competitive compensation package and benefit programs including:

  • Hourly wage of $26.27-$28.14 depending on experience and education
  • Paid vacation wellness days and family responsibility days
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Membership to Y facilities for self and family
  • Annual Y pension of 10% total contribution (after 2 years)

If the following sounds like a good day at work this might be the job for you:

• Facilitate programs and services as required and create a warm welcoming and safe group environment
• Collaboratively prepare for services with the team
• Oversee and guide the work of other team members ensuring high standards of service delivery
• Mentor and support staff in their professional development and daily tasks
• Lead the development and implementation of new initiatives and programs to enhance service delivery
• Ensure all services and activities meet organizational standards government contract requirements and regulatory requirements
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to improve program effectiveness
• Comfortable with reporting editing documents and overseeing communications that will go to the public. Proficient with technology and applications such as Excel Outlook and fast-learning systems for reporting and databases
• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
• Ensure the safety of all members participants staff and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures
  
  

Wed love to hear from people with:

• 2 years experience in frontline work serving and advocating for individuals in transitions growth and/or hardship
• Supervisory experience in a social services or community programming role would be an asset
• Certificate Diploma or Degree in an applicable area of study including but not limited to: psychology social work education
• A leadership style that serves collaborates and engages a team with energy compassion and healthy boundaries
• Ability to coach and inspire others with a hands-on approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently take initiative and manage time effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Experience in community based programming and working in collaboration with other community agencies and service providers
• Exceptional interpersonal organizational and conflict resolutions skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements and decisions; effective prioritizing and problem solving
• Ability to be flexible adaptable and multi-task in a high demand environment
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle required

Role Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission Vision and Values:Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated:Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration:Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.

The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer supervisor colleague teacher coach etc.)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BCis an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of color and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: September 19 2025

Required Experience:

Manager