General Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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 - Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Golf Links

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • TN
  • 18 hours ago

JobID: 208387 Category: General Manager/Hotel Manager JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-05-31T16:00:00+00:00 JobShift: : Hilton Overview: With 24 world-class brands, in 140 countries and territories...

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Personal Training Fitness Manager

  • Gold's Gym
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Access to additional discounted safety, group exercise, and other certification programs Ongoing 1:1 mentorship and development with regional and senior management Additional Benefits: FREE gym membership...

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Area Supervisor - Aquatics

  • Aza
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo Area Supervisor - Aquatics Position: Area Supervisor Aquatics Department: Ectotherm Supervisor: Assistant Curator of Ectotherm Nashville Zoo Mission: Nashville Zoo is dedicated...

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Gold's Gym Assistant General Manager

  • Gold's Gym
  • Jackson, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 8 days ago

Manager with management of Medallia to ensure all members concerns are addressed in a timely manner Assists General Manager with bi-weekly payroll to ensure all missed punches are corrected and submitted...

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Group Fitness Manager

  • Gold's Gym
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago

They will report directly to the General Manager in assigned club(s)....

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Assistant General Manager

  • UFC GYM
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 15 days ago

Assistant General Manager takes ownership on weekends....

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Planet Fitness - Assistant General Manager - Madison, TN

  • Taymax
  • Madison, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Madison, TN
  • 15 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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Recreation Center Manager

  • City of Clarksville, TN
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 25 days ago

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB This is the second of five levels in the Parks and Recreation series. Incumbent responsibilities include supervising one full-time staff member and several part-time and...

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General Manager

  • Jackson Country Club
  • Jackson, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 27 days ago

None The General Manager (GM) has total operational responsibility for the Jackson Country Club and reports to the Board of Directors....

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General Manager

  • UFC GYM
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

The Operations Manager and Fitness Director have a dotted-line reporting structure to the General Manager, with direct reports to the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President of Fitness,...

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General Manager

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Franklin, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Join our team and showcase your leadership skills in our fast-paced health and fitness careers. The General Manager in Training position is a high-profile leadership position....

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Sports Director

  • JCCs of North America
  • Memphis, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description The Sports Director leads and develops high-quality sports programs and activities at the MJCC. This role requires a motivated, passionate professional committed to delivering...

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Planet Fitness - Assistant General Manager - Goodlettsville

  • Taymax
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 45+ 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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Fitness Director

  • ISSA
  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ooltewah, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Founded by fitness veterans John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, the company was formed to provide members with first-class fitness facilities at the lowest cost possible, deliver a profitable and...

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General Manager

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Are you a potential Club General Manager and ready to leave average in the past? Be a part of one of the greatest growth stories ever told in the fitness industry....

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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