General Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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Director, Sports Band

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Director, Sports Band Saint Mary's College of California - 4.0 Moraga, CA Job Details Part-time $20 - $25 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Music Mid-level Bachelor's degree Computer skills Full...

Director, Sports Band Saint Mary's College of California

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Director, Sports Band Job Type Part-time The Sports Band Director is responsible for leading, developing, and expanding the school's athletic band program in alignment with the athletic...

Full-Time Middle School PE Teacher/Athletic Director

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview of School Park Day School offers an outstanding co-educational K-8 program to over 340 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of...

Health and Wellness Teacher & Associate Athletic Director

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

**We are currently hiring for the 2025-2026 school year** Job Description Title: Health & Wellness Teacher and Associate Athletic Director Division : Upper School Reports to: Athletic Director...

Athletic Director

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Envision Education seeks an Athletic Director to lead students to athletic and academic success in a diverse, compassionate school community at our public college-prep charter...

General Manager

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

General Manager of the Women's National Football Conference Team (Golden State Storm) Location: San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Bay Area The General Manager (GM) of a WNFC team is a dynamic leader...

Spa Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Recommend special projects/promotions and execute them as directed by the General Manager/VP. Perform daily walk-through inspections and weekly written inspections and follow-up....

General Manager

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago

General Manager Xponential Fitness - 2.5 Berkeley, CA Job Details Estimated: $53.3K - $70.4K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Sales English Mid-level Fitness sales Data management Grammar Experience...

Interim Athletic Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

Download the complete job posting EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Full-Year REPORTS TO: Member of the Senior Administrative Leadership DIRECT REPORTS: Associate Director of Athletics for...

Fitness Manager

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 29 days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

General Manager

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

2025-26: Physical Education Teacher (Middle & High School)/Athletic Director

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

2025-26: Physical Education Teacher (Middle & High School)/Athletic Director Job Summary ABOUT US: Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori School is a 1-12th grade...

Summer Camp Director

  • Kentfield, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kentfield, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Culture Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It's what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call them the "Actions We Live...

Athletics: Assistant Director for Sports Performance

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

X-CSCS & CPR/AED Other Requirements : Yes; travel, weekend/evening work Salary Description $68,640 To apply, visit Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved....

Athletics: Assistant Director for Sports Performance Saint Mary's College of California

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

X-CSCS & CPR/AED Other Requirements : Yes; travel, weekend/evening work Salary Description $68,640 To apply, visit Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved....

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA
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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