Youth & Lifestyle Activities Manager

Join the Lifestyle Recreation team at one of the largest, most beautiful, and top private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as an Youth & Lifestyle Activities Manager!

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the Youth & Lifestyle Activities departments, while driving the company’s mission by providing an exceptional experience for our members. Activities include but are not limited to Bocce, Croquet, Youth and Family Activities, and Events. Supporting the Director of Lifestyle & Recreation, the Manager coordinates diverse youth and lifestyle programs, oversees team members, and contributes to strategic planning.

This role emphasizes creativity, operational excellence, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance the Sonoran Clubhouse and advance the Club’s mission.

The ideal candidate must have at least 2-3 years’ experience of programming and coordinating activities and events, as well as working with children. Experience planning and implementing programs and activities in a private club setting or similar required. Experience in an event, activity or fitness center, or similar atmosphere. Must have a valid Drivers License.

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship
• Internships
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan

• Manage the daily operations of the Youth and Lifestyle Activities department with a hands-on approach. Lead and Supervise Youth and Recreation attendants, Lifestyle Activities Supervisor and Coordinator, and part-time event staff, while supporting their training and ongoing development.
• Manage, recognize, empower, and hold team members accountable for delivering excellence in safety, courtesy, and efficiency in line with the Club’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Create and implement memorable and unique events to achieve maximum participation by adding wow factors and providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist as needed throughout the Sonoran Clubhouse, including covering MOD shifts as scheduled.
• Work closely, collaborate, and communicate with other Sonoran, and DMC managers, and departments to accomplish the deliverables and scheduled events.
• Collaborate with other Sonoran departments and serve as a member liaison for all new programs, member offerings, and seminars held ure timely follow-up and thorough explanation to the membership for all new activity offerings.
• Hire, train, coach, and retain the best talent in the recreation, and youth fields.
• Must ensure all CPR and First Aid Certifications amongst your team remain up to date.
• Continuously monitor and “walk the member experience” to ensure the Sonoran Clubhouse is recognized as a world-class facility.
• Plan, promote, and generate enthusiasm and interest for youth and lifestyle events hosted by the Club
• Create, organize, and implement daily activities for the Youth Activity Center and Camps.
• Coordinate with the food and beverage department for youth and family activities.
• Create individualized entertainment programs tailored to different age youth groups
• Communicate with members about concerns or suggestions around youth-related events
• Create weekly and periodical newsletters.
• Enhance youth…