General Manager Jobs in Sunnyvale, 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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General Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago

As a General Manager at 24 Hour Fitness, you are the driving force behind your club living our mission, vision, and values, to drive membership growth, revenue generation, and operational excellence...

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General Manager

  • Riser Fitness, LLC
  • Livermore, CA (22 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (22 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago

General Manager Riser Fitness, LLC Livermore, CA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Position Summary The General Manager...

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Seasonal Camp Director - Fremont

  • Steve & Kate's Camp
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Seasonal Camp Director - Fremont Steve & Kate's Camp - 4.1 Fremont, CA Job Details Seasonal $35 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision...

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Aquatics Director - Northwest

  • YMCA of Silicon Valley
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Manage and implement aquatics programming for the branch; this includes swim lessons, volunteer aquatics programs, lap swimming, swim teams, etc....

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Fitness Center General Manager

  • Plus One, an Optum Company
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Center General Manager to work at a high-profile company's fitness center located in Mountain View, California....

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Site Summer Camp Director - Stanford - 2026

  • Education Unlimited
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Site Director Camp Location: Stanford University Camp Dates: July 7 to Aug 10 Camp Location: UCLA Camp Dates: June 28 to Aug 1 Directors may be hired for one or more weeks. An ideal candidate can...

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General Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness USA, LLC
  • Newark, CA (9 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, CA (9 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

General Manager Newark, CA Job Details $78,068 - $94,062 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Gym membership Qualifications Conducting community...

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Planet Fitness - General Manager - Gould Plaza

  • Taymax
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

With more than 2,000 locations, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and most popular fitness chains in the world....

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As-Needed Pool Manager

  • City of Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES Possession of the following certificates is required: A valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn to Swim Instruction...

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Fitness Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Redwood City, CA (13 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (13 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

As a General Manager at 24 Hour Fitness, you are the driving force behind your club living our mission, vision, and values, to drive membership growth, revenue generation, and operational excellence...

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Summer Day Camp Director

  • KE Camps
  • Los Altos, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for...

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Recreation-Aquatics: Pool Manager

  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The aquatic recreation programs are held at various aquatic facilities throughout the City of Sunnyvale....

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Recreation-Aquatics: Assistant Pool Manager

  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The aquatic recreation programs are held at various aquatic facilities throughout the City of Sunnyvale....

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RECREATION: Camp Director

  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago

following way: Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivelant AND Two (2) years or two (2) summer seasons of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Sunnyvale, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.0%
Master's Degree
26.5%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Sunnyvale, 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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