Lead the future of community health in the Southern Interior.
This is a newly created leadership role as part of our transformation of Health and Fitness programs across the region. You will lead the growth of evidence-based health programs that support chronic disease prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness, while building strong partnerships across the healthcare system.
- Salary: $26.50 to $28.50 per hour (dependent on experience and education)
- Paid vacation, wellness, and family responsibility days
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Membership to Y facilities for self and family
- Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)
- Reporting to: Senior Manager, Programs and Experience
- Location: Regional role supporting Kelowna Family Y and H2O locations
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, regular on-site presence across both locations and occasional evening and weekend work required.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond program delivery and into regional leadership, shaping how community-based health services are designed, delivered, and scaled.
In this role, you will lead the growth, quality, and impact of Health Promotion programs across YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Lead the development and expansion of health promotion programs across multiple locations
- Ensure high-quality, evidence-based program delivery and strong participant outcomes
- Build and strengthen partnerships with health authorities, physicians, and community partners
- Position the YSIBC as a key partner in chronic disease prevention and rehabilitation
- Lead and support a team of supervisors and specialized staff
- Use data and evaluation to drive continuous improvement and program impact
- Support funding opportunities, grant writing, and long-term sustainability.
- A degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences, or a related field
- Experience leading programs serving clinical or specialized populations
- Strong relationship-building skills with healthcare and community partners
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and data-informed decision making
- The ability to lead change, drive innovation, and scale programs across multiple sites
- A passion for community health, equity, and accessible wellness
- Certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) is an asset.
- Committed to inclusion, equity, and belonging
- Service-oriented mindset with a focus on participant experience
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- A leader that builds trust and develops others.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of community health programming
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to creating meaningful impact
- Work alongside a passionate and collaborative leadership team
- Contribute to programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of your community.
Additional requirements
- Three professional references are required
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to start (the Y will provide applicable instructions and paperwork)
- Ability to travel within the region.
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, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
Application Deadline: July 6, 2026
