Skip to content

Open nowPosted 21 hours ago

General Manager ID #1646

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka53 open roles

Where
Barrie, ON, Canada
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Your applicationOpen nowGeneral Manager ID #1646YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka · Barrie, ON, Canada
  1. YouYes, apply to this one.

  2. CV RocketCV written for this posting.

  3. 25 readersRecruiter, hiring manager, skeptic. Round after round.

  4. CV RocketApplied on YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's own form.

The reply lands in your private mailbox

3×more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

The clock on this job

Early applications get read.

8.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 1.6%1 day
  2. 3.6%3 days
  3. 8.0%7 days
  4. 15.0%14 days
  5. 34.2%30 days
This job: posted 21 hours ago

The posting

The opportunity: The General Manager is responsible for successfully managing the ongoing daily operations of the Health and Fitness Centre by ensuring service excellence throughout the facility and adherence to all operational policies and standards.    In this role, you will:

Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada. 

Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership, facility users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. 

Monitor and manage Centre health by utilizing a variety of management tools related to Key Performance Indicators.  Develop and manage annual Centre budgets in conjunction with the Regional General Manager flagging significant variances in a timely manner.  Achieve the annual budget as approved by the Board of Directors.  Ensure that the strategic goals of the Association are met through active participation in leadership circle, regional groups and product groups as assigned.  Maintain a high level of service delivery by: 

Setting annual sales and retention targets 

Monitoring service and program quality by observing YMCA Best Practices and The Y Way Experience Standards. 

Developing and implementing Health and Fitness programs that stimulate member growth and retention. 

Monitoring, analyzing and responding strategically to membership trends.  Maintaining current working knowledge of industry trends on a local, regional and national level.  Monitoring and respond appropriately to community needs.  

Recruit, train, schedule, coach and evaluate an exceptional Senior Staff Team.  Provide ongoing feedback and support to all Centre staff in order to maintain a strong culture of trust, unity and productivity.  Ensure that the facility is clean and well maintained as per YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and The Y Way Experience Standards.  Ensure that the Centre is in compliance with the guidelines and policies of all regulatory bodies.  Document a local Centre emergency plan and ensure that all staff are trained and ready to respond.  Develop a working knowledge of all YMCA software to help make strategic decisions based on the most appropriate data. Ensure a customer facing presence during day, evening and weekend hours.  Interact with members and participants on a regular basis to maintain accessibility and foster relationships.  Provide leadership by walking around, demonstrated by on the floor leadership in more than one program / service area as well as being able to support all staff to deal with all situations that present themselves.  Maintain an efficient flow of information both internally and externally to ensure that staff, members, committees, donors and the community are well informed. Ensure that communication is clear, professional and effective as well as being in alignment with the YMCA values.  Achieve annual giving objectives by recruiting campaign chairs and volunteers to develop and maintain relationships with community donors and potential donors through stewardship.  Maintain, foster and create positive community relations in conjunction with the Regional General Manager and COO. 

Adhere to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description. 

  You bring:

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Degree preferred although Diploma in related health field acceptable with 5 years supervisory experience 

Proven customer service and business experience 

Human resource management experience

Current CPR and First Aid Certification  Must be able to work flexible hours based on client needs 

Clear Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening 

  Why work for the Y: At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a General Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and the community. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our vision of building vibrant and connected communities where everyone belongs.    Perks:

Compensation: $74,100 Annual Salary Paid Well- Being Days   YMCA Simcoe /Muskoka Wellness Day Benefits Plan Pension Plan after 2 Years YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics Membership 

  When people find a community where they belong, they shine. At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in creating spaces where everyone belongs. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard, then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.    About us: The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthier, stronger communities by promoting physical, mental, and social well-being for all. We offer a wide range of inclusive and affordable programs and services to individuals and families, regardless of their background or financial situation.    Applications will remain open until October 23, 2026   This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at [email protected].   In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years. 

From $25, paid onceGet the CV for this job

What happens when you press

One press. We do the rest.

  1. A CV for this posting

    Written against YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's own wording, from every piece of relevant proof in your profile.

  2. 25 readers review it

    Recruiter, hiring manager, skeptic and more read every draft, round after round. You get the best round.

    The review screen in CV Rocket: how each CV was read, round by round.
  3. We apply on YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's form

    Our application engine gets through the hardest forms there are. Where a question needs you, AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

    An application in CV Rocket: every answer filled in on the employer's form.
  4. Every reply, sorted

    YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's answer lands in your private mailbox, and we classify it on arrival: interview, question, rejection.

    The CV Rocket inbox: each employer reply classified as an interview, an action or a rejection.
  5. Reply with AI

    AI helps you write the email, checks it and sends it. We show you whether the recruiter read it.

  6. The interview in your calendar

    Full integration with your calendar. The invitation goes straight in.

    An interview invitation in the CV Rocket inbox, added to the candidate's calendar.
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Why it works

3×

more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT writes a CV and never learns what happened to it. We see every reply. For each CV we know:

  • How it was written, and how the review scored it
  • When we applied, and how long after the posting went up
  • Which posting, which company, which city
  • Who got the interview, and who heard nothing

That is how we know which CVs get called.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

The numbers game

More applications. More interviews.

Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting and paid once. Send enough of them and the law of large numbers finds you the job.

By hand5–10
With CV Rocket100
applications a day

Before you press

Straight answers

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

What if my background isn't good enough?

We make the most of the background you have. The CV uses every piece of relevant proof your profile holds, and one of the 25 readers reads your whole profile and flags what the CV left out.

Do you really apply for me?

Yes, on the employer's own form, the hardest ones included. Where a question needs you, you answer it right there and AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay once per CV, from $25. Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting.

One job. One CV.
Paid once.

Pick the posting you want. We write for it, apply for you and catch the reply.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.