The Pied Piper of Kids Programming | Director of Kids Programming and Development

The Pied Piper of Kids Programming(Director of Kids Programming & Development)Club Northwest — Grants Pass, ORCompensation: 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) Are You a Pied Piper of Kids & Family Experiences?We aren't looking for a passive Director to sit behind a desk and oversee existing schedules. We are looking for a magnetic leader, a builder, and a visionary—the kind of charismatic force kids love to follow, parents implicitly trust, and team members are inspired to work alongside. For nearly three decades, Club Northwest has led a wellbeing revolution across our 7.5-acre campus in Southern Oregon. We have already laid one of the most unique foundations for kids' programming in the nation—featuring a massive indoor play center, NinjaZone, swim programs, summer camps, outdoor adventure spaces, and more. The Opportunity: We Are Looking for a Builder and Pied Piper in Kids’ ProgrammingWe are not looking for someone to simply maintain what currently exists. The opportunity is to step in as our Director of Kids Programming & Development and build one of the premier kids' program destinations in America. What You’ll Be Doing (The Outcome)As our "Chief Pied Piper" and Director of Kids’ Programming, your core outcome is to lead, scale, 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. Drive Program Growth & Revenue: Expand enrollment across all kids' offerings, develop new revenue streams, and build strong community/B2B partnerships. Deliver World-Class Kids' Experiences: Lead camps, NinjaZone, after-school programs, kids' athletics, and special events to ensure they are high-energy, safe, developmental, and fun. Oversee Aquatics & Swim Programs: Manage swim lesson operations, elevating instructional quality, enrollment, retention, and safety standards. Build & Lead a High-Performing Team: Recruit, coach, and inspire a dedicated team of Serriors, cultivating a culture of ownership, growth, and extraordinary care. Cultivate Family Trust & Loyalty: Connect directly with parents, building deep relational trust and creating communication channels that make every family feel known and valued. Ensure Operational & Safety Excellence: Maintain rigorous standards for safety, supervision, cleanliness, and facility readiness across all kids' spaces. Who We Are Looking ForThe "Pied Piper" Magnetism: Highly relational, energetic, and naturally gifted at engaging children, inspiring parents, and leading teams. Proven Builder Track Record: 5+ years leading kids-focused programming, recreation, camps, athletics, or aquatics with demonstrated success scaling enrollment, retention, and revenue. Exceptional Leadership: Demonstrated capability to recruit, coach, and lead high-performing teams while developing future leaders. Strong Business Acumen: Financial accountability, operational management skills, and an entrepreneurial approach to growing a business unit. World Class Communicator: Persuasive, warm, and professional across in-person interactions, public speaking, 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?Uncapped Earning Potential: Base salary of $50,000–$70,000 plus commission, targeting $90,000–$150,000+ per year. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and HSA options. Earned Time Off (ETO): Generous paid time off program. Elite Club Access: Full complimentary membership to our 7.5-acre premier facility and amenities. A Culture of Wellbeing: Join an award-winning team recognized as a Top 100 Health Club in the Nation and Top 100 Company to Work for in Oregon. Application RequirementTo apply, please submit your resume along with your response to the following questions. Describe the most successful kids' program or department you have personally led. Please include: Participant numbers when you started vs. when you left Revenue when you started vs. when you left Size of the team you managed The specific strategic actions you took to drive magnetic growth and success Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?If you are ready to bring your energy, vision, and leadership to Southern Oregon and build a nationally recognized kids’ program, apply today!