Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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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General Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 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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Spa Manager, South Bay

  • Equinox Group
  • Hawthorne, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, 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 - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.
  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 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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Girls Flag Football Senior Assistant Camp Director

  • Marymount University
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 12 days ago

The Girl's Flag Football Senior Assistant Camp Director responsibilities include: Organize and direct campers on and off the field/court Teach (sport) skills to campers Coach teams in camp...

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Flag Football Assistant Camp Director

  • Marymount University
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 12 days ago

The Flag Football Assistant Camp Director responsibilities include: Organize and direct campers on and off the field/court Teach (sport) skills to campers Coach teams in camp competition Assist...

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Medical Spa Manager

  • NakedMD
  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Medical Spa Manager NakedMD - 3.5 Burbank, CA Job Details Full-time $58,000 - $73,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation Staff supervision...

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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 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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Spa Director

  • Four Seasons
  • Beverly Hills, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Creating Wellness and Fitness experiences that align with guest interests and ability levels....

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HSSP Program Manager - SPA 6 & 7

  • The People Concern
  • Montebello, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Role: HSSP Program ManagerReports to: Director, HSSPProgram: 1307-HSS MHSADepartment: Mental Health HSSPLocation: Vista de JJ Apartments - 128 S. 6th Street Montebello, CA 90640Setting: Not 100%...

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Personal Trainer/ Fitness Manager

  • Evolution Physical Therapy
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 days ago

We're hiring a Lead Trainer / Fitness Manager at Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness in Playa Vista. This is not a big-box gym job....

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Planet Fitness - Assistant General Manager - Covina

  • Taymax
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 22 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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Hockey Program Director - Sports Facilities Management

  • The Sports Facilities Companies
  • Harbor City, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Harbor City, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 23 days ago

HOCKEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Southern/Central California DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) ABOUT THE COMPANY:...

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Hockey Program Director - Sports Facilities Management

  • Sports Facilities Company
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 26 days ago

HOCKEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Southern/Central California DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) ABOUT THE COMPANY:...

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Assistant Director of Aquatics, Sports Recreation and Wellness

  • Mount Saint Mary's University
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 27 days ago

Certifications such as Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Aquatic Facility Operator, or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is preferred Additional Information...

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Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse- Day Camp Director I

  • City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 28 days ago

CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS CABRILLO BEACH BATHHOUSE 3800 Stephen M. White Drive. San Pedro, CA 90731 Phone: ... FAX: ... ... Day Camp Director I - (1 Position) Salary:...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA
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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