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.
Program Assistant for Summer Camp seasonal position
- Laurel Ridge Camp Conference and Retreat Center
- Laurel Springs, NC
- 10 days ago
- Laurel Ridge Camp Conference and Retreat Center
- Laurel Springs, NC
- 10 days ago
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...
Recreation Supervisor I / II ( Redding Sports Park Manager )
- Redding, CA
- 11 days ago
- Redding, CA
- 11 days ago
Do you have a passion for community engagement, sports, and facility management? Join Redding Recreation's team to lead the transformation of a key community asset into a vibrant, functional, and...
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Director at the Travers Island property located...
Day Camp Health Director - Seasonal
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Health Director at the Travers Island property...
Day Camp Aquatic Director - Seasonal
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Aquatics Director at the Travers Island property...
diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines Must possess ability to exercise...
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is a fast-growing association. We're also a fun bunch. Come join us! Job Description This position develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA program(s)...
Recreation Center Manager Under administrative direction, performs recreation program and activity planning, supervision, and implementation at a City recreation facility. Organizes programs and...
Hiring Goldfish Swim School Assistant General Manager
- Santa Ana, CA
- 9 hours ago
- Santa Ana, CA
- 9 hours ago
Assistant General Manager - Apply here (copy and paste following link): Youll oversee the day-to-day operations of the swim school, making sure everything runs safely, smoothly, and up to Goldfish...
Job Title: Director of Athletics/Head Football Coach Exemption Status/Test: Exemptt Reports to Superintendent Date Revised: 4-29-2025 Dept./School: Athletics Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the...
Asst. High School Principal/Athletic Director - Creswell High School for the 2025-26 School Year
- Creswell, OR
- 10 hours ago
- Creswell, OR
- 10 hours ago
Creswell School District is seeking an Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director to join the outstanding staff at Creswell High School for the 2025-26 school year. Position open until...
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR (Southwest Middle School)
- Lawrence, KS
- 10 hours ago
- Lawrence, KS
- 10 hours ago
TITLE: Middle School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director (Southwest Middle School) Reports to : Principal Job Goal : To assist principal in providing school-wide leadership, to administer the...
Assistant Spa Director, Eforea Spa - Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
- Sedona, AZ
- 10 hours ago
- Sedona, AZ
- 10 hours ago
The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is seeking an Assistant Spa Director. This luxurious property is surrounded by Sedona’s famous red rocks and is less than a mile from the village of Oak...
Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools,...
Summary Objective : The Assistant General Manager, along with the General Manager, leads and manages membership sales generation and ensures all club operations are consistent with US Fitness...
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- Inventory Management
- Reporting
- Staffing
- Employee Development
- Collaboration
- Implementation
- Sales Analysis
- Friendliness
- Functional Training
- Revenue Generation
- Sponsorship Sales
- Athletic Administration
- Fitness Assessment
- Sports Administration
- Some College
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Exercise
- Aquatics
- Swimming
- Zumba
- Tennis
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Pilates
- Golf
- Exercise Science
- Sports Performance
- Fitness
- Sports Management
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Yoga
- First Aid
- Fundraising
- Wellness
- Personal Training
- Curriculum Development
- Computer Programming
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- High School Diploma
- Retail
- Events
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Regulations
- Budgets
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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