Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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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Director of Spa and Retail

  • Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.
  • Vail, AZ (14 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vail, AZ (14 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 4 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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Spa Manager

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 8 days ago

meals Competitive wages Generous Paid Time Off program Retirement Savings Plan with company match* Employee stock purchase plan Discounted and FREE Hyatt Hotel nights* Access to resort facilities (fitness...

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Association Aquatics Director

  • YMCA
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 11 days ago

Looking for a leader to join our team and head up our Aquatics department....

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Lakeside Spa & Fitness Center Manager

  • Loews Hotels
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

required by law Develop and maintain contact with outside vendors, community leaders, local organizations and incoming groups and individual guest in order to maintain and promote the Ocean Spa and Fitness...

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Athletic Club Manager

  • Troon
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description: Lead and inspire all aspects of the Athletic Club, including fitness, aquatics, and class programming....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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 in Tucson, AZ 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 General Managers in Tucson, AZ
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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