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Coordinator Adult Fitness & Child and Youth

Red Deer, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Coordinator provides operational leadership and direct supervision for Adult Fitness and Child & Youth programs to ensure high-quality service and participant retention. They are responsible for staff management, safety compliance, facility maintenance, and fostering community partnerships.

Job details

Be the spark that ignites the potential in people! At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others - helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong. When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That's the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too. About the Role: The Coordinator provides operational leadership to the Northside Community Centre YMCA and direct supervision of the Adult Fitness and Child & Youth operations to ensure high quality fitness and Child/Youth programs to participants. They are required to support strategies aimed at improving participant experience and retention through the delivery of excellent individual fitness and child/youth programs with outstanding service quality. The coordinator will collaborate with department supervisor/manager to coach, develop and support assigned operations. This is a full-time permanent role with benefits. Responsibilities: * Support Program Manager and Youth Supervisor with staff management (including recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling) to create engaged, motivated, well-trained teams while role modeling the Y-Way Service Standards to staff and volunteers. * Provide feedback/recognition and on the spot coaching to staff members regularly, including evaluations and working with supervisors for any disciplinary actions when necessary. * Ensure all safety documents within programs are completed accurately, all sign-in and out procedures for parents are followed, and staff is following head counts and maintaining ratios (Child/Youth). * Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all by following YMCA Health Safety Child Protection and Emergency policies and procedures. Monitor risk and responds to emerging risk issues. * Identify and address facility or equipment maintenance issues and recommend annual equipment replacement and/or program area refurbishment plans. * Collaborate with Program Manager and Youth Supervisor to ensure programs and services evolve with YMCA Canada updates, established trends, participant or community demand or common best practices. * Foster, establish and maintain effective community relationships and partnerships relevant to the programs and services, market and promote programs to achieve program and financial targets, and support coordinated, integrated service delivery. * Knows and reviews all emergency procedures for Adult and Child/Youth standards and best practices; responds to situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports and recommendations as required. Qualifications: * Post-secondary education in a related field is considered a strong asset. * Previous leadership experience considered an asset. * Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR-C. * Able to obtain a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search. * Flexible work schedule - includes mornings, evenings, and weekends. * Ability to use Microsoft Office and other forms of technology effectively. Specific to Child/Youth: * Experience working with and leading children's programming. * NCCP, Fundamental Movement Skills and/or Healthy Child Development certifications considered an asset. Specific to Adult: * Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset. * Current group fitness certification (with associated discipline) through a recognized certifying body. Why work for the YMCA? The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success. If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs. In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have post-secondary education in a related field and previous leadership experience. Essential certifications include Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C, along with the ability to obtain a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search.