Club Operations Director

Playbook; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee medical coverage

4% employer 401(k) match

Free short-term disability

Job summary

Playbook in Redwood City, CA is seeking an experienced facilities and guest services leader to transform wellness spaces into magnetic destinations, blending hospitality with high-performance recovery.

You will oversee a multi-space operation, drive utilization and staffing, and coach a team of Hosts to deliver premium guest experiences while aligning with brand standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing fitness or wellness center operations at large campuses, country clubs or boutique wellness spaces.
• 2+ years of experience planning and executing tenant engagement programs and on-site activations.
• Comfortable preparing client-facing meeting agendas, presentations, and communications.
• Current group fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization required.
• Personal Training certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational heartbeat of your spaces, including a fitness center, outdoor sports facilities, rock climbing wall and pool, ensuring they are service-ready.
• Drive revenue and space performance by mastering utilization, resources, energy, and staffing to match the day’s rhythm.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Hosts with clear goals and accountability.
• Act as the steady point of escalation for high-stakes moments to protect the guest experience.
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, and stakeholders to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Master behind-the-scenes details to ensure the space runs with precision and care.
• Use data, audits, and guest feedback to continuously improve service.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Scheduling tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Group fitness certification

Personal Training certification (plus)

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Event platforms

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $110,000 plus up to a $4k annual bonus based on top performance.

Benefits:

FREE employee-only medical coverage, a 4% employer 401(k) match, and FREE short-term disability. Other incredible benefits HERE.

Location:

Redwood City, CA. Exact location details will be shared as soon as they become available!

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday flexibility required typically between 8:00am - 6:00pm.

Reports to:

Client Operations Manager

Your Mission

Your mission is to set the stage for a transformative guest journey across an entire campus. You don't just manage facilities; you spark vitality, ensuring our wellness spaces serve as a sanctuary for high-performance recovery and authentic human connection. Through exceptional hospitality and thoughtfully curated experiences, you'll help shape a campus where people feel energized, connected, and inspired.

Your Focus

You are responsible for transforming your wellness spaces into magnetic destinations—high-performing, life-enhancing hubs that offer something guests can’t find anywhere else. You will set the stage for vitality and longevity, ensuring our spaces are the first choice for both essential recovery rituals and high-impact wellness transformations.

Outcomes You’ll Deliver

• Five-Star Standard: Own the operational heartbeat of your spaces, including a fitness center, outdoor sports facilities, rock climbing wall and pool, by keeping them service-ready. You ensure every environment is primed and intentional, creating a welcoming, premium stage where your members can perform at their peak.
• Revenue & Space Performance: Drive the efficiency of your spaces and wellness services by mastering the dance of utilization. You’ll optimize resources, energy, and staffing schedules to ensure you are always prepared for the day’s rhythm.
• Leadership & Development: Guide and grow a high-performing team of Hosts. By setting clear goals, you empower your people to "hone their craft" and deliver consistent, high-quality performance.
• Ownership & Problem Solving: Act as the steady "Swan" for high-stakes moments. You are the final word on execution, stepping in to clear obstacles and navigate complex scenarios so the guest experience remains seamless and stress-free.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner across functions to ensure your programming aligns with our service expectations. You act as the guardian of our brand standards, ensuring that every unique activation or booking aligns with our operational DNA and client promises.
• Operational Excellence: Master the behind-the-scenes details that make the magic possible. From equipment readiness to efficient resets, you ensure the invisible engine of the space runs with absolute precision and care.
• Feedback & Continuous Evolution: Champion a culture of always better. You’ll use data, audits, and guest feedback to report on impact, ensuring we are constantly refining our service to stay at the leading edge of the industry.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing fitness or wellness center operations at large campuses, country clubs or boutique wellness spaces.
• 2+ years of experience planning and executing tenant engagement programs and on-site activations.
• Comfortable preparing client-facing meeting agendas, presentations, and communications.
• Current group fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, or equivalent) required. Personal Training certification is a plus. (Must be willing and able to provide fitness class or training coverage as needed, including for VIP clients or during instructor absences.)
• Experience overseeing multiple service lines (e.g., fitness, events, hospitality, wellness, or tenant experience) is a plus.
• Skilled in driving revenue and efficiency through utilization planning, staffing models, and resource management.
• Comfortable partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and key stakeholders to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using booking, scheduling, and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, event platforms). Adaptable and confident learning new systems for membership and program management.

Key Competencies

• Innate Hospitality Mindset: You have a strong eye for detail and maintain high-quality, welcoming spaces. You take pride in making sure the physical environment is always organized, pristine, and ready for an exceptional guest experience.
• Operations Management: You bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the floor. You have a sharp eye for optimizing the rhythm of a space- balancing staffing, utilization, and resources to drive performance without ever compromising the brand’s vitality.
• Empowering Leadership: You build and guide high-performing teams by setting clear expectations. You foster a culture of accountability, coach your team effectively, and support their personal and professional growth.
• The "Swan" Under Pressure: You remain calm, professional, and steady during high-pressure situations. You handle complex escalations, resolve unexpected problems in real time, and protect the brand's reputation through customer care and follow-through.
• Intentional Collaboration: You are a master of the behind-the-scenes details. By partnering seamlessly across functions, you ensure that what is promised is what is delivered, protecting our standards through rigorous attention to detail and sound decision-making.

Our Core Values

Playbook's culture is based on a shared respect for our lived values HERE. Fit with our values is a critical component of our hiring process, and you and all of our colleagues are expected to live our core values in interactions with team members, customers, and stakeholders. An assessment of how you have exhibited our values is also an important part of your performance review process.

Our Commitment To You

Playbook is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We know the more inclusive we are, the greater our impact will be!

A Quick Note About Salaries

We list salaries based on a few key factors. These include location-specific budgets, market trends, team size, and the scope of the building. Since we’re a national company working with office properties of all shapes and sizes, the listed salary is tailored specifically to this role and may differ from similar-titled roles on our Careers Page. Curious or want to chat more about it? We promise to be open and transparent about these details throughout our interview process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.