Vice President, Health & Fitness
About the role
Recruiting Range: $162,000 - $200,000
Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
**To apply for this key role, submit your application to Phelps by clicking:**https://rebrand.ly/047ibjt
About YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is one of the largest and most impactful charities in Canada, with a vision to build vibrant communities where everyone can shine. Rooted in a history of service that spans over 170 years, the YMCA is a trusted community partner, dedicated to fostering belonging, personal growth, and social well-being for people of all ages and backgrounds.
About the Role
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is looking to fill three vacancies (East, North, South) for the role of Vice President, Health & Fitness. This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of health and fitness across one of Canada’s most respected charitable organizations. The Vice President, Health & Fitness provides strategic leadership for multiple centres that deliver dynamic, fun, and impactful programming.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Health and Fitness, these roles champion operational excellence, drive innovation to meet evolving community needs, and ensure every participant experiences a sense of belonging while engaging in programs that promote physical, mental, and social well-being.
In addition, the Vice President, Health and Fitness (South) will oversee the YMCA Academy, a Ministry-inspected independent middle and high school serving students with learning differences. This responsibility includes aligning the Academy’s initiatives with the YMCA’s strategic priorities and amplifying its positive impact within the community. Together, these leadership roles are pivotal in advancing the YMCA’s mission to ignite potential and strengthen communities through inclusive, values-driven programs that make a lasting difference.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight
- Collaborate with the Senior VP and Health & Fitness leadership team to ensure program success, address challenges, and align initiatives with the YMCA’s strategic objectives.
- Define portfolio centres goals and expected outcomes, in consultation with senior program leaders, ensuring alignment with the Association, program, and funder expectations.
Operational Excellence & Financial Management
- Assume accountability for developing, implementing, and evaluating Health & Fitness programs, partnering with leaders to drive membership and engagement.
- Oversee budgeting, expenses, and reporting requirements; monitor operational performance and implement solutions to maintain quality and financial sustainability.
Asset Development & Renewal
- Lead initiatives focused on growth of owned sites and reinvestment, including modernization, preventative maintenance, and strategic capital improvements to attract new members.
- Drive long-term asset planning and renewal strategies to ensure facilities remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with YMCA’s mission.
Community Engagement & Brand Positioning
- Partner with Marketing and Communications to position YMCA centres as community hubs, develop outreach strategies, and grow participation through partnerships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, members, and volunteers, promoting YMCA branding and program positioning externally.
Talent Development & Fundraising
- Work with senior program leaders to build and coach staff and volunteer teams, set performance expectations, and foster a culture of excellence.
- Set and achieve fundraising goals, steward donor relationships, and ensure retention to support program sustainability.
Additional Key Responsibilities Vice President, Health & Fitness (South)
- Provide executive leadership for YMCA Academy, ensuring sustainability through enrollment and outreach strategies while fostering a culture of innovation, student-centred learning, and collaboration across YMCA programs.
- Support the Head of School in delivering high-quality, inclusive education that meets Ministry standards, maintaining positive labour relations, and overseeing staffing models and organizational effectiveness within a strong, values-driven culture**.**
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in physical education, kinesiology, non-profit management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years’ progressively responsible experience in leadership roles, involving responsibility for planning, operations, and financial management.
- Proven ability to manage complex programs, budgets, and drive growth through strategic planning and marketing.
- Strong team leadership, collaboration, and communication; experience in unionized environments an asset.
- Results-driven, relationship-focused, and committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
To learn more information, visit our website at https://phelpsgroup.ca/
About YMCA of Greater Toronto
Everyone deserves a chance to shine.
That’s why the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to promoting equity and boosting well-being across the GTA — but as a charity, we don’t do it alone. When many think of the Y, a charity may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but our ability to ignite the potential in people and spark change for the better is only made possible by the loyalty of our participants, the generosity of our donors, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
Thanks to the breadth, quality, and inclusive nature of the services and programs we offer across our network of 500+ locations in the GTA, we attract a diverse and dynamic mix of participants and will never turn anyone away due to their financial circumstances. Many participate for life and many more choose to give back when they have the means, so that others can benefit from experiences like their own — experiences that can only be found at the Y.
Our focus on well-being means we help people thrive not only physically, but mentally and socially as well. We offer volunteering opportunities; safe spaces for teens; child care; camps; career guidance; employment services; support for immigrants; and a range of other services essential for individuals and communities to shine their brightest. No matter your needs or stage of life, when you join the Y community, you get to be part of something special.
Over our 170-year history, we’ve adapted to meet our communities’ most urgent needs. Today, these needs include mental health supports, affordable housing, accessible child care, help navigating our precarious labour market, and community for isolated older adults. By offering a safe destination where anyone can grow, lead, and give back, the Y has become both a beacon of inspiration and a trusted anchor of support driven by our knowledgeable, friendly, and caring volunteers and staff.
Vice President, Health & Fitness
About the role
Recruiting Range: $162,000 - $200,000
Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
**To apply for this key role, submit your application to Phelps by clicking:**https://rebrand.ly/047ibjt
About YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is one of the largest and most impactful charities in Canada, with a vision to build vibrant communities where everyone can shine. Rooted in a history of service that spans over 170 years, the YMCA is a trusted community partner, dedicated to fostering belonging, personal growth, and social well-being for people of all ages and backgrounds.
About the Role
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is looking to fill three vacancies (East, North, South) for the role of Vice President, Health & Fitness. This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of health and fitness across one of Canada’s most respected charitable organizations. The Vice President, Health & Fitness provides strategic leadership for multiple centres that deliver dynamic, fun, and impactful programming.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Health and Fitness, these roles champion operational excellence, drive innovation to meet evolving community needs, and ensure every participant experiences a sense of belonging while engaging in programs that promote physical, mental, and social well-being.
In addition, the Vice President, Health and Fitness (South) will oversee the YMCA Academy, a Ministry-inspected independent middle and high school serving students with learning differences. This responsibility includes aligning the Academy’s initiatives with the YMCA’s strategic priorities and amplifying its positive impact within the community. Together, these leadership roles are pivotal in advancing the YMCA’s mission to ignite potential and strengthen communities through inclusive, values-driven programs that make a lasting difference.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight
- Collaborate with the Senior VP and Health & Fitness leadership team to ensure program success, address challenges, and align initiatives with the YMCA’s strategic objectives.
- Define portfolio centres goals and expected outcomes, in consultation with senior program leaders, ensuring alignment with the Association, program, and funder expectations.
Operational Excellence & Financial Management
- Assume accountability for developing, implementing, and evaluating Health & Fitness programs, partnering with leaders to drive membership and engagement.
- Oversee budgeting, expenses, and reporting requirements; monitor operational performance and implement solutions to maintain quality and financial sustainability.
Asset Development & Renewal
- Lead initiatives focused on growth of owned sites and reinvestment, including modernization, preventative maintenance, and strategic capital improvements to attract new members.
- Drive long-term asset planning and renewal strategies to ensure facilities remain competitive, sustainable, and aligned with YMCA’s mission.
Community Engagement & Brand Positioning
- Partner with Marketing and Communications to position YMCA centres as community hubs, develop outreach strategies, and grow participation through partnerships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, members, and volunteers, promoting YMCA branding and program positioning externally.
Talent Development & Fundraising
- Work with senior program leaders to build and coach staff and volunteer teams, set performance expectations, and foster a culture of excellence.
- Set and achieve fundraising goals, steward donor relationships, and ensure retention to support program sustainability.
Additional Key Responsibilities Vice President, Health & Fitness (South)
- Provide executive leadership for YMCA Academy, ensuring sustainability through enrollment and outreach strategies while fostering a culture of innovation, student-centred learning, and collaboration across YMCA programs.
- Support the Head of School in delivering high-quality, inclusive education that meets Ministry standards, maintaining positive labour relations, and overseeing staffing models and organizational effectiveness within a strong, values-driven culture**.**
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in physical education, kinesiology, non-profit management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years’ progressively responsible experience in leadership roles, involving responsibility for planning, operations, and financial management.
- Proven ability to manage complex programs, budgets, and drive growth through strategic planning and marketing.
- Strong team leadership, collaboration, and communication; experience in unionized environments an asset.
- Results-driven, relationship-focused, and committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
To learn more information, visit our website at https://phelpsgroup.ca/
About YMCA of Greater Toronto
Everyone deserves a chance to shine.
That’s why the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to promoting equity and boosting well-being across the GTA — but as a charity, we don’t do it alone. When many think of the Y, a charity may not be the first thing that comes to mind — but our ability to ignite the potential in people and spark change for the better is only made possible by the loyalty of our participants, the generosity of our donors, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
Thanks to the breadth, quality, and inclusive nature of the services and programs we offer across our network of 500+ locations in the GTA, we attract a diverse and dynamic mix of participants and will never turn anyone away due to their financial circumstances. Many participate for life and many more choose to give back when they have the means, so that others can benefit from experiences like their own — experiences that can only be found at the Y.
Our focus on well-being means we help people thrive not only physically, but mentally and socially as well. We offer volunteering opportunities; safe spaces for teens; child care; camps; career guidance; employment services; support for immigrants; and a range of other services essential for individuals and communities to shine their brightest. No matter your needs or stage of life, when you join the Y community, you get to be part of something special.
Over our 170-year history, we’ve adapted to meet our communities’ most urgent needs. Today, these needs include mental health supports, affordable housing, accessible child care, help navigating our precarious labour market, and community for isolated older adults. By offering a safe destination where anyone can grow, lead, and give back, the Y has become both a beacon of inspiration and a trusted anchor of support driven by our knowledgeable, friendly, and caring volunteers and staff.