Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Youth Director
Reports to: Regional Youth Director / Club Manager
Status: Hourly (30+ hours/week) | Benefits Eligible
Status: Hourly (30+ hours/week) | Benefits Eligible
Why This Role Matters
As a Youth Director, you don’t just manage programs — you shape experiences, build teams, and create spaces where kids thrive and families feel supported. You are the heartbeat of youth programming at your club, leading with energy, purpose, and accountability while delivering unforgettable experiences for children and parents alike.
If you’re passionate about leadership, child development, and building something meaningful every day, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Kids Club Leadership
- Lead with Purpose, Values, and Tools, inspiring your team to positively impact lives every day.
- Create a fun, high-energy, welcoming environment for children, families, and team members.
- Be the go-to leader for age-appropriate activities, engagement, and member experience.
- Own the overall Kids Club experience, supporting your team in resolving member concerns with professionalism and care.
- Train, coach, and develop Kids Club staff on daily operations, child engagement, expectations, and promotion of youth programs.
- Recruit, interview, onboard, and schedule Kids Club team members to ensure proper coverage and ratios.
- Execute and staff youth programming, including Kids Fit, Parents’ Night Out, Family Events, Camps, and Birthday Parties (as applicable).
- Monitor daily reports, check-ins, and visit usage to track engagement and growth.
- Ensure safety, organization, cleanliness, uniforms, time clock accuracy, and brand standards are consistently met.
- Maintain compliance with waivers, child information, allergy flags, and department organization.
- Work a mix of opening, evening, and weekend shifts to support your team and operations.
Mighty Camp Leadership
- Partner with your Regional Youth Director and club leadership to continuously improve camper experience, enrollment, programming, and operations.
- Lead camp execution using Mighty Camp frameworks that support financial success and family satisfaction.
- Ensure child safety, engagement, and on-brand programming at all times.
- Support preseason counselor training and ongoing staff development.
- Track operational and performance data to drive an A+ camp experience.
- Model the Mighty Way daily — coaching, supporting, and holding your team accountable.
- Maintain required organization, resources, staffing, and state licensing compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- A confident, positive leader who thrives in fast-paced, people-focused environments
- Someone who loves kids, teams, and building culture
- A problem-solver who thinks strategically and executes consistently
- A leader who understands both experience and numbers matter
- A role model who lives our Purpose and Values daily
Physical & Professional Requirements
- Ability to stay physically active throughout shifts (standing, walking, lifting, engaging)
- Mentally alert, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and company software
- Professional, positive, and solution-oriented at all times
- Ability to work additional roles in the club with approval and performance alignment
Qualifications
- 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year of experience post-high school
- CPR, First Aid, and BPT certifications (infant, child, and adult)
- Strong understanding of child development and customer service
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation and schedule flexibility
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You get to lead with purpose
- You make a real impact on kids and families
- You build and develop a team you’re proud of
- You’re part of a department that values growth, fun, and excellence
- No two days are the same — and every day matters
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Genesis Health Clubs
Join the Genesis Health Clubs Family — Where Passion Meets Purpose!
Genesis Health Clubs is the largest privately owned health club company in the country, with 83 locations across 13 states. Even more importantly, GHC is the fastest-growing non-franchised health club company in the U.S. This rapid expansion creates tremendous opportunity and upside for our team members. Genesis is a place where you can build a successful long-term career in the health and fitness industry, with unmatched upward mobility and growth. As a premier brand, we demand the best in the industry and, in turn, offer above-industry pay and strong rewards for top performers.
Genesis Health Clubs continues to grow, not just in size, but in scope. We now operate a family of brands that includes trampoline parks, water parks, ice skating rinks, meal prep services, and baseball tournament venues. But we're more than just a gym, we’re a movement grounded in core values that guide everything we do.
At Genesis, our mission begins with MMFI: Make Me Feel Important. We serve, support, and inspire our members through meaningful relationships and thoughtful service. We believe in Investing in Our Members, Clubs, and Team, ensuring every location delivers excellence, from the equipment we provide to the people who bring the energy.
We Lead by Example, showing up each day with compassion, drive, and a commitment to help others succeed. We encourage everyone to Exercise Daily, not just for fitness, but as a lifestyle that promotes resilience and long-term wellness.
For Our Team:
We offer dynamic roles in fitness, customer service, management, childcare, and more, with room to grow, lead, and truly make an impact.
Why Work With Us:
- Above-industry average pay and strong employee rewards
- Medical and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Rapid career advancement in a fast-growing organization
- The opportunity to uplift your community every day
- Free all-access gym membership
- A passionate, supportive culture where Staff is Family
Whether you’re training clients one-on-one or helping families stay active through our extended brands, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team transforming lives, one workout, one smile, one connection at a time.
Ready to Level Up Your Health or Your Career?
If you’re passionate about wellness, driven to help others, and excited to work hard and have fun, we want to meet you.
Company Website: www.genesishealthclubs.com
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