Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in San Francisco, 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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Director, Sports Band

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Director, Sports Band Saint Mary's College of California - 4.0 Moraga, CA Job Details Part-time $20 - $25 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Music Mid-level Bachelor's degree Computer skills Full...

Director, Sports Band Saint Mary's College of California

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Director, Sports Band Job Type Part-time The Sports Band Director is responsible for leading, developing, and expanding the school's athletic band program in alignment with the athletic...

Full-Time Middle School PE Teacher/Athletic Director

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview of School Park Day School offers an outstanding co-educational K-8 program to over 340 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of...

Health and Wellness Teacher & Associate Athletic Director

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

**We are currently hiring for the 2025-2026 school year** Job Description Title: Health & Wellness Teacher and Associate Athletic Director Division : Upper School Reports to: Athletic Director...

Athletic Director

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Envision Education seeks an Athletic Director to lead students to athletic and academic success in a diverse, compassionate school community at our public college-prep charter...

General Manager

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

General Manager of the Women's National Football Conference Team (Golden State Storm) Location: San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Bay Area The General Manager (GM) of a WNFC team is a dynamic...

Spa Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

General Manager

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago

General Manager Xponential Fitness - 2.5 Berkeley, CA Job Details Estimated: $53.3K - $70.4K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Sales English Mid-level Fitness sales Data management Grammar...

Interim Athletic Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

Download the complete job posting EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Full-Year REPORTS TO: Member of the Senior Administrative Leadership DIRECT REPORTS: Associate Director of Athletics for...

Fitness Manager

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 29 days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

General Manager

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

2025-26: Physical Education Teacher (Middle & High School)/Athletic Director

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

2025-26: Physical Education Teacher (Middle & High School)/Athletic Director Job Summary ABOUT US: Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori School is a 1-12th grade...

Summer Camp Director

  • Kentfield, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kentfield, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Culture Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It's what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call them the "Actions We Live...

Athletics: Assistant Director for Sports Performance

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

X-CSCS & CPR/AED Other Requirements : Yes; travel, weekend/evening work Salary Description $68,640 To apply, visit Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved....

Athletics: Assistant Director for Sports Performance Saint Mary's College of California

  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moraga, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

X-CSCS & CPR/AED Other Requirements : Yes; travel, weekend/evening work Salary Description $68,640 To apply, visit Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.8%
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 in San Francisco, 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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