Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in California

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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Regional Parks Pool Manager

  • San Bernardino County (CA)
  • CA
  • moments ago
  • CA
  • moments ago

STARTING SALARY: $23 PER HOUR! San Bernardino County Regional Parks has an exciting opportunity for Pool Managers, who are responsible for training, leading, and supervising Lifeguards, as well as...

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General Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 13 hours ago

A degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field may satisfy this requirement in lieu of a certification, subject to qualification and approval....

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Planet Fitness - General Manager - Citrus Heights

  • Taymax
  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 1 day 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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Spa Manager, South Bay

  • Equinox Group
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 1 day ago

OUR CODE We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach investing time in our own health and fitness....

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General Manager - New Club Opening

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 2 days ago

We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day....

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Assistant Camp Director, Galileo X - Daly City

  • Galileo Learning
  • Daly City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Daly City, CA
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, weve inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across...

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Regional Parks Pool Manager

  • San Bernardino County
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago

STARTING SALARY: $23 PER HOUR! San Bernardino County Regional Parks has an exciting opportunity for Pool Managers, who are responsible for training, leading, and supervising Lifeguards, as well as...

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Fitness & Sports Program Manager-13-004 - SC/KROC San Diego

  • The Salvation Army
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

(Including, but not limited to, basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, climbing tower, Tiny Tikes, Group Exercise and pickleball; as well as potential new programs based on demand and industry...

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Medical Spa Manager

  • NakedMD
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3 days ago

Share this job SVGs not supported by this browser. Description We believe in keeping beauty, Naked. Bringing lavish and affordable experiences to anyone and everyone who simply desires it. Through...

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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.
  • Torrance, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 4 days ago

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a related field....

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MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Program Manager)

  • NRSW Region NAF HR Office
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Background check type Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests....

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MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Program Manager)

  • NAWS China Lake
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 4 days ago

ET on June 4, 2026 Locion Sports & Fitness China Lake, CA No mching locions found....

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Spa Manager - Taskforce

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Big Sur, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Big Sur, CA
  • 5 days ago

Property Overview Where the cliffs of the Pacific meet towering redwoods and open sky, youll find Alila Ventana Big Sur an iconic sanctuary offering unmatched natural beauty, tranquil seclusion,...

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Planet Fitness - General Manager - Full Time - Vacaville

  • Taymax
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 5 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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Youth Sports Program Manager - San Francisco

  • Ants Sports
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

Finally, you will exercise your entrepreneurial skills by designing new workflows and processes that will help our company be more efficient....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in California 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 Sports and Recreation Directors in California
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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