General Manager Jobs in Ohio

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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Recreation Center Manager

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Recreation Center Manager Under administrative direction, performs recreation program and activity planning, supervision, and implementation at a City recreation facility. Organizes programs and...

Spa Manager

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

ARE YOU AN EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS-SALES MANAGER WITH A PASSION FOR THE SPA INDUSTRY? Ready to take your Spa Management experience to new levels? We are hiring a Spa Manager to join our Leadership...

High School Athletic Director

  • Marysville, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 1 day ago

REPORTS TO : High School Principal EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time (260 Days) FLSA STATUS: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY : Lead and coordinate the Board approved high school athletic program and...

Athletic and Facilities Director

  • Milford Center, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Milford Center, OH
  • 5 days ago

The Fairbanks Local School District (Milford Center, OH) is seeking applicants for an Athletic and Facilities Director for the 2025-2026 school year. Fairbanks is located in Central Ohio serving...

General Manager

  • Powell, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Powell, OH
  • 6 days ago

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Greater Delaware County region of Soccer Stars and its programming including: + Identify and execute aggressive short-term and long-term business...

Secretary to Athletic Director - Jerome HS (25-26 School Yr)

  • Dublin, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Dublin, OH
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical - Classified Positions/Building Secretary Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Jerome High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Secretary to...

Secretary to Athletic Director - Jerome HS (25-26 School Yr)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago

TITLE: Secretary to Athletic Director - Jerome HS (25-26 School Yr) JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible REPORTS TO: Athletic Director DEPARTMENT: Academics and Student Learning PAY RANGE: Four (4)...

Athletic Director

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 10 days ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 10 days ago

Athletic Director Middletown City Schools is seeking a quality individual to manage the effective delivery/advancement of the athletic program. The Athletic Director must provide direction,...

Assistant Director, Aquatics

  • OH
  • 13 days ago
  • OH
  • 13 days ago

Serving as the chief officer for the aquatics area, providing leadership in aquatics management and programming in the Student Recreation Center. Primary aquatics responsibilities include...

Sports Director

  • Marysville, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 13 days ago

We are currently looking for a full-time Sports Director to join our leadership team. Job Description We are looking for an individual who develops, organizes and implements high quality Youth,...

Gym manager/Coach

  • Highland Heights, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Highland Heights, OH
  • 14 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Join Our Fun & Rewarding Team as a Gymnastics Coach at The...

Golf Services Manager

  • Avon, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Avon, OH
  • 15 days ago

Manager or General Manager with a restaurant, hotel, or golf environment High school diploma or equivalent Excellent communication, time management and organization skills Ability to work on a team...

Athletic Director

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 days ago

Athletic Director Mount Healthy City Schools Mt. Healthy Jr/Sr High School - Cincinnati, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details...

Athletic Director-Transportation Supervisor

  • Dayton, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 19 days ago

Position Type: Administration/ Athletic Director Date Posted: 4/10/2025 Location: Bradford ESVD Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 4/25/25 or until position District:   Bradford Exempted...

Membership and Account Manager - Fitness Center

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 20 days ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: Cleveland, OH Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Fitness Center - Membership and Account and...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.7%
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 Ohio
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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