Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Sports and Recreation Director oversees the overall operations of sports and recreation programs. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating a wide range of activities and programs for both individuals and groups. They are responsible for creating meaningful recreational experiences, promoting healthy lifestyle options, and ensuring safety and satisfaction for all participants through efficient program management, budgeting, marketing, and staff supervision. They also play a significant role in community outreach and liaison with various stakeholders, including local government, sponsors, and other community organizations.

The role demands a range of essential skills, such as leadership, communication, strategic planning, and budget management. It also requires a solid understanding of sports and recreational programming and an ability to work with diverse populations. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a related field is typically required, along with several years of experience in recreation or sports management. Key certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) may also be required or preferred. Prior to becoming a Sports and Recreation Director, an individual might serve in roles such as Recreation Program Coordinator, Sports Program Manager, or Facility Manager.

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Assistant General Manager, Men's Basketball

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant General Manager, Men's Basketball Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States NewAdministration1 day ago Post Date106647 Requisition...

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...

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

Specialist Clinical Exercise Physiologist Cancer Exercise Trainer Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification Lifestyle & Weight Management...

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...

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 Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors 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 Sports and Recreation Directors 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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