Reporting to the Senior Manager of Community Programs, the Manager of Community Programs is responsible for launching, leading, and growing innovative community-based programs that strengthen belonging, accessibility, and prevention-focused supports.
This is an established leadership opportunity with opportunities for program growth. The successful candidate will oversee program development, team leadership, community partnerships, operational systems, and service delivery while ensuring high-quality experiences for participants and stakeholders.
The Manager will directly supervise approximately 15 staff members, while collaborating with community organizations, schools, funders, and YMCA partners to create meaningful and lasting community impact.
- Compensation: Starting salary range of $28.83 - $33.09 per hour
- Paid vacation, wellness, and family responsibility days
- Extended health and dental benefits
- YMCA membership for employee and family
- YMCA pension contribution of 5% after two years of employment
- Position: Manager of Community Programs, South Okanagan
- Status: Full-Time
- Location: Penticton YMCA
- Reporting to: Senior Manager of Community Programs, South Okanagan Region
- Direct Reports: 15 Staff
This position will deliver existing community programs and growth new, community-driven initiatives focused on strengthening belonging, increasing access to services, and delivering prevention-based supports for children, youth, adults, seniors, and families throughout the South Okanagan.
As a leadership role within the YMCA, this position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by:
- Launching new and innovative programs.
- Building and developing teams.
- Creating systems and processes that support long-term success.
- Strengthening community partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Shaping the future of community programming in the South Okanagan.
- Leaving your personal mark on communities we serve.
- Launch and manage programs, staff teams, and operational systems from inception.
- Oversee program design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, supervision, coaching, and performance management for staff and contractors.
- Develop and manage program budgets, reporting requirements, and resource allocation.
- Serve as a representative of the initiative with external partners, and funders.
- Build meaningful relationships with Indigenous organizations, schools, service providers, and community groups.
- Act as a visible and trusted community ambassador.
- Collaborate with participants and partners to develop responsive and impactful programming.
- Foster an inclusive, positive, and supportive team culture.
- Support staff well-being, engagement, and professional development.
- Provide strategic leadership for prevention-focused initiatives, including youth employment, life skills and drop-out prevention programs, as well as family services and more.
- Coach and mentor staff toward excellence in service delivery.
- Maintain strong partnerships with schools, community agencies, and YMCA departments.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding agreements, legal requirements, and safety standards.
- Monitor outcomes, evaluate program success, and submit reports to funders.
- Support fundraising, community engagement, and philanthropic initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Social Work, Counselling, Human Services, Community Development, Leadership, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is considered an asset.
- Experience launching, developing, delivering, or scaling programs, services, or community initiatives.
- Community-based, nonprofit, or social services leadership experience.
- Minimum of five years' experience working with multi-barriered populations.
- Progressive supervisory and management experience within community programming environments.
- Experience developing and delivering community-based programs in collaboration with partner agencies.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities.
- Experience managing budgets, reporting requirements, and operational planning.
- Strong business writing skills, including report writing and strategic planning.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and exercise professional judgment.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in environments characterized by growth, change, and ambiguity.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- An entrepreneurial leader who enjoys building and innovating programs.
- Passionate about strengthening communities and improving access to services, including for equity-deserving groups.
- A relationship-builder who fosters collaboration and trust.
- Strategic, innovative, and solutions-focused.
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and community well-being.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on operations with long-term planning.
- Resilient, adaptable, and energized by opportunities to create meaningful change.
- Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Actively identifies opportunities to enhance the YMCA experience for participants, community members, staff, and partners while addressing service gaps and promoting excellence.
- Builds positive relationships, communicates effectively, shares best practices, and creates an environment of trust, collaboration, and shared success.
As part of the YMCA's commitment to trust, safety, and equality, successful candidates will be required to:
- Provide three professional references (e.g., employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach).
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search prior to employment.
- Maintain a valid First Aid certification.
- Possess access to a reliable vehicle.
- Be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules as required.
- Complete all required YMCA onboarding and organizational training.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is 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 colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
Application Deadline: September 14th, 2026
