Associate Vice President of Health, Fitness

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada YMCA of the National Capital Region Full time

**Overview**

The YMCA of the National Capital Region (YMCA NCR) is a charitable association dedicated to igniting the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We serve thousands of people each year, delivering a wide variety of programs and services that empower people of all ages and life stages to overcome barriers and rise to their full potential.

The YMCA of National Capital Region (NCR) is seeking a motivated, future-oriented professional for the position of Associate Vice President of Health, Fitness, Aquatics and Camping Services (AVP). The AVP will be a member of the Executive Team, reporting to the Vice President, Employment & Newcomer Services and Camp.

YMCA NCR is located in downtown Ottawa amidst the buzz of the nation’s capital. Surrounded by parks, rivers and forests, the area has a vibrant arts and culture scene with a wide array of cultural, recreational and social activities for families and individuals. The National Capital Region is a historic area with exceptional educational institutions and professional opportunities making it a coveted destination to live and work.

The YMCA of NCR has embarked on an exciting new chapter and the AVP will play a critical role in transforming the HFA model to meet the needs and aspirations of our community, today. The AVP will lead the development and implementation of strategies to ensure growth and meaningful community impact in HFA supported by excellence in operational execution. This role requires a motivated and skilled professional with the ability to chart new pathways while inspiring and encouraging the staff team alongside external stakeholders.

Previous experience in a health and fitness and camp portfolio is essential to succeed in this role and previous experience in a multifaceted non-profit organization is desired.

YMCA NCR has been working toward stability and recovery since the pandemic and has made great strides in laying the foundations for a brighter future. HFA memberships have been rising and a new strategic plan is set to launch in 2025. These are exciting times at the YMCA NCR and the new AVP will build on existing strengths and align the portfolio with the objectives set out in the new strategic plan.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make an important impact in Health, Fitness, Aquatics and Camping Services in the Nation’s Capital - this is it

**Vacancy Status**:This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

**What do we offer?**

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

**Our competitive wage and benefit package include**:

- Free YMCA gym membership;
- Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps);
- Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services;
- Health and Dental Insurance;
- Long-term Disability and Life Insurance;
- Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan;
- Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation;
- Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months.

**What do you offer?**

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Health, Fitness, Aquatics and Camping Services is a member of the Executive Team, reporting to the Vice President, Employment & Newcomer Services and Camp.

The AVP will thoughtfully set and drive the 2025 strategic plan with a focus on growth, innovation, technology, culture, and people leadership. The AVP is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of multiple camps and health, fitness, and aquatics locations, ranging from recruitment, hiring, program development, and overall participant satisfaction.

The AVP establishes a stimulating, safe, healthy and community-focused culture that delivers high participant satisfaction and achieves maximum financial performance while ensuring the Association’s standard operating procedures, participant service, programs and promotions are efficiently executed. Overall establishing a fun, safe, healthy, and community-focused culture that delivers high participant satisfaction and achieves maximum financial performance.

The position includes direct line supervision of the Managers. The position carries Association-wide responsibility for program quality assurance and participant involvement.

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Health, Fitness, Aquatics and Camping Services is a model for participant service behavior by directly collecting participant feedback to identify training and development opportunities for team members.

**Some of the tasks of this position include**:

- Setting and driving the 2025 strategic plan with a focus on growth, i



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