Centre Manager

Starting Salary: $61,172.80 - $66,000 , commensurate with experience

Department: Child Care

Employment Type: Full-Time, 18-Month Contract; includes benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership

Deadline to Apply: Oct 13, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Early Learning and Child Care, the Centre Manager provides leadership and stability in the development and direct delivery of program, as well as being an energetic, dedicated, and enthusiastic RECE professional able to exercise sensitivity and maturity in dealing with both children and adults.

The core functions of this role will require the incumbent to manage and mentor/coach staff, provide direct supervision to the Early Learning and School Age Child Care Centre teams, as well as problem solve parent concerns. Incumbents must have excellent interpersonal skills, and an understanding and appreciation for the delivery of high quality child care services for children ages infant to 13 years.

Hours of work are based on a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work evenings and weekends, if required. Use of a vehicle is required.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

What You'll Do

• Be responsible for the direct supervision, recruitment, orientation, and performance management of a designated staff team.
• Role model effective leadership behaviour that aligns with our YMCA HBB core values.
• Inform and educate staff on best practices and pedagogy, which translate into program delivery.
• Ensure centre meets the licensing requirements of the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• Ensure all human resource and child care policies/procedures are applied consistently, and measures are put in place to ensure transparency and fair processes.
• Co-ordinate and establish staff schedules, and complete payroll of designated program staff.
• Participate in budget preparation and ongoing monitoring of expenses and revenue for the centre.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with community groups, Municipalities, School Boards, staff, volunteers, participants and the Ministry of Education.
• Create a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and chair monthly meetings.
• Lead staff huddles and other meetings as directed.
• Actively participate in Association initiatives involving the Annual Giving Program and other educational and promotional initiatives of the Association.
• Assume frontline responsibilities as required.

What You'll Bring

• Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years supervisory experience in a child care setting. Previous YMCA experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in leading, coaching and cultivating a work environment of collaboration and teamwork.

Experience in recruitment, hiring, performance management and training of staff.

• Experience in developing and managing a budget.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding and ability to articulate and implement the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging ministry directions and curriculum.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C.
• Current Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Access to reliable personal transportation.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the