General Manager Jobs in Greenbelt, MD

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 Fitness Manager

  • ISSA
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 2 days ago

As a General Manager, youll lead a passionate team of fitness professionals, drive business performance, and build a culture of excellence....

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Summer Lifeguard / Pool Manager

  • AquaSafe Pool Management
  • Greenbelt, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenbelt, MD
  • 5 days ago

Lifeguards ensure proper pool water chemicals, record keeping and maintaining a clean and enjoyable aquatics facility....

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Flag Football Assistant Camp Director

  • Marymount University
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Job Number: R3980 The Flag Football Assistant Camp Director responsibilities include: Organize and direct campers on and off the field/court Teach (sport) skills to campers Coach teams in camp...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Silver Spring, MD (7 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (7 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Manager, you'll play a key role in growing our school through membership sales, family engagement and team leadership....

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Assistant Fitness Director

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 17 days ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

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Fitness Director

  • Crunch
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 17 days ago

Communicate takeaways and plans for improvement to General Manager. Above description may be subject to change or alteration at any time....

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Fitness Director - Pasadena

  • YMCA of Central Maryland
  • Pasadena, MD (21 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Pasadena, MD (21 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 28 days ago

Manage all scheduling for personal training, small group training, fitness floor staff, group exercise, and water fitness classes....

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Group Fitness Manager, Tysons Corner

  • Equinox Group
  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Supervising the group fitness staff and operations of the group fitness program to ensure the highest level of programming and customer...

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Gym Director (Gymnastics facility)

  • The Little Gym
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

The Gym Director reports directly to the owner and General Manager (s)....

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Assistant Spa Manager

  • Turf Valley Resort
  • Ellicott City, MD (18 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ellicott City, MD (18 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Spa Manager to help lead our team and oversee the daily operations of our spa for the evenings and weekends. This role is ideal for someone who...

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Assistant General Manager Social/Golf Experience Manager - Leadership Talent Network

  • Five Iron Golf
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Manager or General Manager....

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General Manager

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Trains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS....

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Assistant Camp Director - Academic Summer Camp

  • Telluride Association
  • College Park, MD (2 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • College Park, MD (2 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Note that this position works remotely during the prep period, and is in person during in-person training and program periods. Sites are located in Ithaca, New York OR College Park, Maryland....

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General Manager Social, Golf - Leadership Talent Network

  • Five Iron Golf
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (24 miles from Greenbelt, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

The General Manager - Social is the ultimate purveyor of all the fun that Five Iron Golf has to offer....

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Summer Camp Director

  • The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
  • Greenbelt, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenbelt, MD
  • 90+ days ago

Do you enjoy engaging and helping children learn and grow? Are you creative and enjoy being in an outside setting during the summer? Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise Division, is currently...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Greenbelt, MD

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Greenbelt, MD 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 Greenbelt, MD
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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