Director of Youth Programming and Development
Club Northwest — Grants Pass, OR
Compensation: Base salary $50k – $70k plus commission per year with target total compensation of $90k – $150k+ per year (Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Performance Incentives)
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Kids Programming (Reports to General Manager)
About Us & Our Culture
Award-winning Club Northwest in Grants Pass, Oregon—dubbed “...ahead of the curve” by the International Health, Racquet and Sports Club Association—is at the center of a wellbeing revolution! Chosen as a Top 100 Company to Work for in Oregon and a Top 100 Health Club in the Nation, we provide an environment of wellbeing for each and every Serrior (a warrior servant in love and wellbeing).
For nearly three decades, Club Northwest has helped people pursue well-being in mind, body, and spirit across our 7.5-acre campus. At Club Northwest, our highest mission is our members’ and guests’ experience of wellbeing here now.
The Opportunity: We Are Looking for a Builder
We are not looking for someone to simply manage an existing department—we are looking for a Builder.
Today, Club Northwest features one of the most unique foundations for youth programming in the nation, including a large indoor play center, NinjaZone programming, swim lessons, camps, youth activities, and extensive outdoor amenities. The opportunity is not to maintain what exists; it is to build one of the premier youth development programs in America!
As the Director of Youth Programming and Development, your primary outcome will be to lead, grow, and continuously improve a world-class youth division. You will create extraordinary experiences for children, earn deep trust from families, coach an exceptional team, and drive strong, sustainable profitability through operational excellence and innovative programming.
Key Responsibilities
- Revenue Growth & Business Development: Drive enrollment and retention across all youth programs, develop new revenue streams, form strategic B2B community partnerships, and create high-converting registration processes.
- Youth Programming Excellence: Lead all youth programs—including camps, NinjaZone, after-school care, enrichment, youth athletics, and special events—ensuring they are engaging, developmental, and aligned with club values.
- Aquatics Leadership: Oversee swim lesson programming and aquatics operations, improving enrollment, retention, staffing efficiency, and safety standards.
- Team Leadership & Culture: Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team of Serriors, creating a culture of ownership, accountability, excellence, and care.
- Family Experience & Retention: Build deep, relational trust with member families through transparent communication, ensuring every family feels known, valued, and supported.
- Operations & Safety: Maintain rigorous standards for supervision, cleanliness, facility readiness, and safety compliance across all youth spaces.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven Track Record: 5+ years of experience leading youth-focused programming, recreation, athletics, camps, aquatics, or enrichment operations.
- Demonstrated Growth: Proven success scaling participant enrollment, program retention, gross revenue, and profitability.
- Exceptional Leadership: Demonstrated capability to recruit, coach, and lead high-performing teams while developing future leaders.
- Business Acumen & Communication: Strong financial accountability, organizational skills, and charismatic verbal and written communication.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Relational, growth-oriented, and energized by creating world-class experiences that help children and families thrive.
Why Join the Club Northwest Team?
- High-Earning Potential: Base salary of $50,000–$70,000 plus commission per year, with target total compensation reaching $90,000–$150,000+ per year through uncapped performance incentives tied directly to growth and profitability.
- Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k) with company match, and HSA options.
- Paid Time Off: Earn Earned Time Off (ETO) to recharge.
- Complimentary Elite Membership: Full access to our 7.5-acre premier facility and amenities.
- Impact & Vision: Inherit top-tier facilities, an established reputation, and leadership fully committed to investing in youth well-being.
Required Application Question
To be considered for this role, please include an answer to the following question with your submission:
Please describe the most successful youth program or department you have personally led. Include:
- Number of participants when you began vs. when you left
- Revenue when you began vs. when you left
- Team size managed
- Specific strategic actions you took to drive growth and success
Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?
If you are a visionary leader ready to build a nationally recognized youth development program in Southern Oregon, we would love to meet you! Apply today.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
