** INTERNAL** Supervisor, Y Mind Adult

*** INTERNAL Applications ONLY until July 12 ***
 
Date Posted:                        July 2, 2026
 
Position Title:                       Supervisor, Y Mind Adult
 
Location:                               Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard Street, Vancouver)
Some travel may be required within the Greater Vancouver area, including Surrey
Program is currently set to be delivered virtually and the Mental Wellness branch is currently   working remotely
 
Terms:                                   Part-time, Term
Shift:                                      24 hours per week. Some evenings required per program needs
 
Start Date:                            August 4, 2025
End Date:                              April 30, 2026 (based on program funding)
 
Salary:                                    Under review, includes benefits
Reports To:                           Manager, Mental Wellness Programs  
 
Situation:
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviour—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.
 
For over 130 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind and body. One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health & fitness, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 120,000 participants annually.
 
Y Mind is an exciting area of work within the Mental Wellness branch. Y Mind Adult is a new addition to the Y Mind Programs that have been supporting young people between 13-30. Y Mind Adult extends the age group to support adults 31 years of age and older who experience symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety to learn helpful coping strategies and connect with other adults in a safe and encouraging group environment.  
 
Y Mind Adult is a psychoeducation and support group that meets virtually for 2.5 hours one evening per week for 7 weeks. Two Y Mind Adult Program Facilitators are responsible for the intake of 10-12 group participants and delivery of the program which includes 2 group-based Information Sessions and individual follow-up meetings with each participant. The Y Mind Adult group curriculum is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness approaches and is delivered for free (based on program funding) to participants. Y Mind Adult will be delivered once in fall 2020 and once in winter 2021.
 
Nature and Scope:
Reporting to the Manager, Mental Wellness, the Y Mind Adult Supervisor will work collaboratively with the Y Mind Adult Program Facilitators as well as with other YMCA staff to coordinate and oversee Y Mind Adult. The Y Mind Adult Supervisor is responsible for directly overseeing two part-time Program Facilitators, program marketing and promotions, participant recruitment, program administration including funding reports and supporting broad ranging tasks pertaining to program delivery. If program participants require additional support, the Y Mind Adult Supervisor will work with Program Facilitators and program participants to find appropriate referrals and will follow up with participants when they are absent from the group. The Y Mind Adult Supervisor will support program delivery by attending the Information Sessions and program sessions as needed.
 
Major Responsibilities:        

Program Delivery

• Oversees marketing, promotions, and participant recruitment for Y Mind Adult in order to reach program targets (10-12 adults per cycle)
• Ensures the delivery of high quality programing and services
• Supports program participants as needed (e.g. providing appropriate referrals, following up when sessions are missed etc.)
• Provides coordination and administrative program-related support
• Coordinates program evaluation
• Ensures the safety of branch/program participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards, policies, and procedures

Relationship Building

• Maintain strong relationships with Program Facilitators and other YMCA staff
• Establish and maintain community partnerships for program promotion
• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement with staff, participants, and community partners

Supervising People

• Oversees and supports two part-time Program Facilitators
• Provides role and program specific orientation and training to new employees
• Coaches, develops and supports staff to achieve excellence in service delivery
• Provides ongoing supervision of employee performance and completes reviews within required process timeframes
• Deals with performance issues using the required steps in the discipline process, up to and including termination

Planning and Organizing

• Develop intake schedules and timelines to meet delivery requirements
• Report writing for funder

Fundraising

• Collaborate with the Mental Wellness branch to reach annual fundraising goal for YMCA Annual Campaign

Other tasks as required

 
Qualifications:

• University degree in mental health or health promotion field, Master’s Degree preferred, but a combination of experience and education in mental wellness will be considered
• Experience working with mental health programs that support adults
• Strong administrative & organization skills including proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach and promoting community-based programs
• Staff supervision experience including leadership to a diverse team
• Ability to recognize mental health signs and symptoms beyond mild-moderate spectrum and provide appropriate referrals
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and multi-task in a high demand environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

Competencies:
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:
 

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the

Application Process:
Internal Applicants: Please apply online through the ADP Workforce Now Career Center.
 
Internal Application Deadline: 6PM on July 12, 2026
After this internal deadline, the posting may be posted externally as needed.
 
Thank you for your interest and application.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

                                                                                 
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