General Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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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Assistant General Manager, Men's Basketball

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Assistant General Manager Stanford Mens Basketball Reports To: General Manager, Mens Basketball Overview Welcome to Stanfords Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER), the...

Athletic Director - Gunderson High School 2025-2026

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Athletic Director - Gunderson High School 2025-2026 San Jose Unified School District - 3.6 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $134,400 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level...

Aquatics Director

  • Los Gatos, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Aquatics Director will be required on a daily basis to exercise discretion and independent judgment in ensuring that the Aquatics Program is successful and that the aquatics Associates are adequately...

Assistant General Manager, Men's Basketball Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant General Manager - Stanford Men's Basketball Reports To: General Manager, Men's Basketball Overview Welcome to Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER"...

Director, Sports Nutrition

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Title: Director, Sports Nutrition Position Type: Regular Hiring Range: $85,400 - $102,487 annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and...

Fitness Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ensure that client retention standards are met to ensure revenue growth Meet and exceed all fitness revenue and sales targets Work with General Manager and SSM to train and develop all team members...

Site Summer Camp Director - Stanford - 2025

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Site Director Camp Location: Stanford University Camp Dates: July 7 to Aug 10 Directors may be hired for one or more weeks. An ideal candidate can work the full month. Education Unlimited is...

Athletic Director

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, 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

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, 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...

Director Of Spa

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Nestled along the Pacific Coast, La Bahia Hotel & Spa celebrates its dramatic setting, where the tip of Monterey Bay touches Sana Cruz's coveted Main Beach.Steeped in the romantic beauty of...

Sr. Mgr, Associate Creative Director, Sports

  • Moffett Field, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with...

KIPP - Athletic Director - High School (25-26)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 21 days ago

Compensation KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,...

Spa Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Summer Camp Director

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, 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...

Athletic Director, 2025/2026

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: z Athletics/Activities/EAMS - Athletic Director Date Posted: 5/5/2025 Location: Athletics-EAMS Closing Date: Open Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Athletic...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in San Jose, 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 Jose, 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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