Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Colorado

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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General Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Boulder, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 6 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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Director of Spa and Retail

  • Four Seasons
  • Vail, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 6 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...

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District Fitness Manager- Colorado

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • CO
  • 7 days ago
  • CO
  • 7 days ago

(PT,) Group Exercise Classes (GX,) and Small Group Training Serve as subject matter expert on field fitness operations and provide consultation on district strategies Partner with Fitness Operations...

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Pool Manager

  • Arcis Golf
  • Parker, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Job Title: Pool Manager Department: Athletics / Fitness Reports to : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FLSA Status: Non Exempt (hourly) Revised: 06/2016 SUMMARY Manages Athletics/Fitness staff....

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Assistant General Manager

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago

Requirements 2 years of fitness facility and/or customer service-oriented management experience. Experience executing objectives quickly and effectively managing key KPIs....

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Fitness Center Director (61334)

  • BH Management
  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago

Tracks weekly metric reports to assess group exercise classes and facility usage. Manages and mentors personal trainers and fitness center attendants....

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General Manager - LUG Sports - Fort Collins League

  • LUG Sports
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 19 days ago

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE - it's a simple statement that means so much to thousands of LUG athletes across North America. For many young adults, aging out of minor sports marks the end of their...

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General Manager - LUG Sports - Denver League

  • LUG Sports
  • Denver, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 19 days ago

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE - it's a simple statement that means so much to thousands of LUG athletes across North America. For many young adults, aging out of minor sports marks the end of their...

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Assistant General Manager (Spa Management Experience Required)

  • Woodhouse Day Spa
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 20 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 20 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Wellness resources Vision insurance 401(k) At Woodhouse Spa Broomfield, we value...

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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Castle Rock, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Castle Rock, CO
  • 22 days 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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Sports Club Director

  • Invited
  • Aurora, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 23 days ago

Job Summary: The Sports Club Director (SCD) oversees all Sports Club operations to ensure the delivery of professional, high-quality, safe and innovative aquatics, fitness, racquet sports and youth...

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Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development

  • Colorado State University
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 25 days ago

The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development provides senior leadership, management, strategic planning, and oversight of its fundraising operations for the CSU Department of Athletics...

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Day Camp Director

  • City of Lafayette, CO
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 27 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 27 days ago

The Summer Day Camp Director leads and supervises staff and children in our statelicensed Summer Day Camp Program, ensuring full compliance with Colorado childcare licensing requirements. The...

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General Manager

  • Gold's Gym
  • Longmont, CO
  • 28 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 28 days ago

What began as a sanctuary for bodybuilders became the birthplace of modern fitness....

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Fitness Manager Monaco

  • Genesis Health Clubs
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Complete profitability/goal reports on weekly and monthly basis to review with District Fitness Manager....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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