Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs

A Sports and Recreation General Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of a sports or fitness facility. These include managing staff, developing and implementing budgets, maintaining the facility, planning programs and activities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in the success of the facility by creating a welcoming and safe environment for members, promoting health and fitness, and ensuring the business runs effectively and efficiently.

The role requires a combination of business acumen, people management skills, and a passion for health and fitness. A bachelor's degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field is typically required. Certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Sports Management Professional (CSMP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, an individual may have roles such as a Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Center Manager, or Sports Facility Manager. These roles provide experience in the operational aspects of a facility, as well as staff management and customer service.

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Job Summary: Program Assistant Between May 19, 2025 and August 2, 2025 Join our team at Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center as a Program Assistant during Summer Camp.! We’re looking...

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Assistant Fitness Director

  • Burke, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Burke, VA
  • 2 hours ago

Essential Functions: Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time Schedule and conduct new member orientation, pre-exercise biometrics and goal evaluations Execute exercise programs...

General Manager - Gold's Gym Highland Meadows

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago

The General Manager is responsible for effectively managing all facets of their gym, including, but not limited to hiring, training, development of team members and overall gym operations....

General Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Position Summary Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members. As the nations only Healthy Way of Life brand, Life Time delivers an unmatched athletic resort experience and...

Athletic Director - Elementary/Middle School

  • Hyden, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hyden, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Athletic Director - Elementary/Middle School PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: Principals/Assistant Superintendent APPOINTMENT: Athletic Directors shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the...

General Manager

  • Diamond Bar, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Diamond Bar Golf Course is a municipal golf course owned by Los Angeles County with a long term lease to American Golf who leases 16 of the 20 LA County Golf Courses. Diamond Bar Golf Course...

Recruitment Manager, SPA

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Posting Summary: The Summer Principals Academy (SPA) at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Manager to lead and manage all aspects of student...

General Manager - University of Cincinnati Athletics

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 hours ago

Job Listing: General Manager – University of Cincinnati Athletics Training Table At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and...

Spa Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Dallas Hotel The Omni Dallas Hotel, in the center of the revitalized downtown Dallas, is connected via sky bridge to the Dallas Convention Center and close to restaurants, shops,...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Do you love helping others? Are you a natural leader who loves to inspire others to succeed? Do you want to be part of a community of caregivers committed to helping people feel their...

Studio Fitness Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Are you a fitness guru with strong management skills and a passion for group exercise? Then we want YOU!...

Spa Director at The Opus, Westchester

  • White Plains, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 4 hours ago

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our...

Assistant General Manager

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

Trains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
Master's Degree
25.9%
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 General Managers
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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