General Manager Jobs in Arizona

A General Manager in the fitness and recreation industry oversees the day-to-day operations of a fitness facility, sports club, or recreation center. Their responsibilities may include managing staff, developing budgets, creating fitness and wellness programs, maintaining equipment, coordinating marketing efforts, and ensuring the facility meets health and safety standards. They play a vital role in creating a positive and motivating atmosphere, as well as strategically planning for business growth. They also interact with members, handle complaints, and strive to provide exceptional customer service.

Key skills for a General Manager in this industry include leadership, communication, financial planning, and customer service. They should possess knowledge of fitness trends and the ability to implement engaging fitness programs. Ideally, they should hold a degree in Sports Management, Business, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Club Manager (CCM) or Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, a person might hold roles such as Fitness Instructor, Sports Coach, or Assistant Manager in a fitness or recreational facility.

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Parks and Recreation Director

  • Maricopa, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Maricopa, AZ
  • 3 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY The Parks and Recreation Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a wide range of functions, including athletics, aquatics, recreation programming,...

Cyclebar General Manager- Norterra

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago

General Manager will actively coach, train and educate our CBX team on Hospitality and Sales Conversion tactics....

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

  • Miami, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Miami, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Miami Unified School District 40 Miami Junior Senior High - Miami, Arizona Job Details Job ID:5105557 Application Deadline:Posted until filled...

Miami Jr/Sr High Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

  • Miami, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Miami, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Position: Miami Jr/Sr High Assistant Principal & Athletic Director Type: Public Location: Rural Job ID: 129322 County: Gila Posted: June 03, 2025 Contact Information: Miami Unified School District...

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Position: Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Type: Public Location: Suburban Job ID: 129324 County: East Maricopa Posted: June 04, 2025 Contact Information: Queen Creek Unified School District...

Parks & Recreation Director

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 12 days ago

This level often involves interaction with others outside the organization or department on key organizational/departmental issues and requires exercising participative management skills, high levels...

Requires the following certifications: Swimming Lesson Instructor, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED by the date you take the water skills demonstration test (certification class information provided...

Spa Manager - Arizona Biltmore

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 18 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 18 days ago

About Us Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

2025-2026 SY District Athletic Director

  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 20 days ago

2025-2026 SY District Athletic Director Tolleson Elem SD 17 Tolleson Elementary District Office - Tolleson, Arizona This job is also posted in Tolleson Elementary School District Job Details Job...

2025-2026 Assistant Principal (12-month)/Athletic Director District-Wide

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 20 days ago

2025-2026 Assistant Principal (12-month)/Athletic Director District-Wide Scottsdale USD 48 - 3.7 Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Full-time $89,913 - $110,303 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Basic math...

Athletic Director

  • Payson, AZ
  • 23 days ago
  • Payson, AZ
  • 23 days ago

Must currently possess (or have the ability to obtain upon hire) CPR, AED and First Aid certifications. First Aid and CPR Trainer certification is preferred....

General Manager- Chandler

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

GENERAL MANAGER- CHANDLER at Xponential Fitness in Chandler, Arizona, United States Job Description CycleBar is seeking a General Manager for our state-of-the-art location in Chandler....

Athletic Director/PE Teacher

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Athletic Director/PE Teacher Phoenix AZ Posted 4 days ago BASIS is seeking qualified candidates for a Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher in the Phoenix Metro Area for the 25/26 school...

General Manager

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

The General Manager leads and directs the golf courses overall operation through maintaining quality standards, maximizing profits, developing and retaining employees and exceeding guest expectations...

General Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 45+ days ago

Dynamic Sales Manager Opportunity JOIN THE STRETCHLAB MOVEMENT: StretchLab is transforming wellness with our cutting-edge one-on-one assisted stretching services. As industry trailblazers, we've...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Arizona

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.8%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Managers in Arizona
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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