Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Sunnyvale, 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
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 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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General Manager

  • Riser Fitness, LLC
  • Livermore, CA (22 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (22 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago

General Manager Riser Fitness, LLC Livermore, CA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Position Summary The General Manager...

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Seasonal Camp Director - Fremont

  • Steve & Kate's Camp
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Seasonal Camp Director - Fremont Steve & Kate's Camp - 4.1 Fremont, CA Job Details Seasonal $35 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision...

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Aquatics Director - Northwest

  • YMCA of Silicon Valley
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Manage and implement aquatics programming for the branch; this includes swim lessons, volunteer aquatics programs, lap swimming, swim teams, etc....

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Fitness Center General Manager

  • Plus One, an Optum Company
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Our services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion....

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Site Summer Camp Director - Stanford - 2026

  • Education Unlimited
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Site Director Camp Location: Stanford University Camp Dates: July 7 to Aug 10 Camp Location: UCLA Camp Dates: June 28 to Aug 1 Directors may be hired for one or more weeks. An ideal candidate can...

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General Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness USA, LLC
  • Newark, CA (9 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, CA (9 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Regular exposure to fitness equipment and moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels consistent with a fitness or gym environment....

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Planet Fitness - General Manager - Gould Plaza

  • Taymax
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ 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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As-Needed Pool Manager

  • City of Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES Possession of the following certificates is required: A valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn to Swim Instruction...

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Fitness Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Redwood City, CA (13 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (13 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

certification preferred (AFAA, ISSA, Les Mills, Zumba, etc.)...

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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ 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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Summer Day Camp Director

  • KE Camps
  • Los Altos, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for...

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Recreation-Aquatics: Pool Manager

  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The aquatic recreation programs are held at various aquatic facilities throughout the City of Sunnyvale....

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Recreation-Aquatics: Assistant Pool Manager

  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The aquatic recreation programs are held at various aquatic facilities throughout the City of Sunnyvale....

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RECREATION: Camp Director

  • City of Sunnyvale
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 90+ days ago

following way: Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivelant AND Two (2) years or two (2) summer seasons of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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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