Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in California
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.
STARTING SALARY: $23 PER HOUR! San Bernardino County Regional Parks has an exciting opportunity for Pool Managers, who are responsible for training, leading, and supervising Lifeguards, as well as...
In PersonA degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field may satisfy this requirement in lieu of a certification, subject to qualification and approval....
In PersonPlanet Fitness - General Manager - Citrus Heights
- Taymax
- Citrus Heights, CA
- 1 day ago
- Citrus Heights, CA
- 1 day ago
With more than 2,000 locations, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and most popular fitness chains in the world....
In PersonOUR CODE We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach investing time in our own health and fitness....
In PersonGeneral Manager - New Club Opening
- Life Time Fitness
- Palm Springs, CA
- 2 days ago
- Palm Springs, CA
- 2 days ago
We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day....
In PersonAssistant Camp Director, Galileo X - Daly City
- Galileo Learning
- Daly City, CA
- 2 days ago
- Daly City, CA
- 2 days ago
Company Description Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, weve inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across...
In Person- San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino, CA
- 2 days ago
- San Bernardino, CA
- 2 days ago
STARTING SALARY: $23 PER HOUR! San Bernardino County Regional Parks has an exciting opportunity for Pool Managers, who are responsible for training, leading, and supervising Lifeguards, as well as...
In PersonFitness & Sports Program Manager-13-004 - SC/KROC San Diego
- The Salvation Army
- San Diego, CA
- 2 days ago
- San Diego, CA
- 2 days ago
(Including, but not limited to, basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, climbing tower, Tiny Tikes, Group Exercise and pickleball; as well as potential new programs based on demand and industry...
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In Person- 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.
- Torrance, CA
- 4 days ago
- Torrance, CA
- 4 days ago
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a related field....
In PersonMWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Program Manager)
- NRSW Region NAF HR Office
- San Diego, CA
- 4 days ago
- San Diego, CA
- 4 days ago
Background check type Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests....
In Person Full TimeMWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Sports Program Manager)
- NAWS China Lake
- Ridgecrest, CA
- 4 days ago
- Ridgecrest, CA
- 4 days ago
ET on June 4, 2026 Locion Sports & Fitness China Lake, CA No mching locions found....
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In PersonPlanet Fitness - General Manager - Full Time - Vacaville
- Taymax
- Vacaville, CA
- 5 days ago
- Vacaville, CA
- 5 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....
In Person Full TimeYouth Sports Program Manager - San Francisco
- Ants Sports
- San Francisco, CA
- 6 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 6 days ago
Finally, you will exercise your entrepreneurial skills by designing new workflows and processes that will help our company be more efficient....
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- Inventory Management
- Reporting
- Driving
- Staffing
- Employee Development
- Collaboration
- Profit & Loss Analysis
- Hospitality Management
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
- Revenue Generation
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Event Execution
- Athletic Administration
- Fitness Assessment
- Sports Administration
- Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Exercise
- Group Training
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Zumba
- Aquatics
- Kinesiology
- Gymnastics
- Exercise Science
- Corrective Exercise
- Pilates
- Fitness
- Golf
- Sports Management
- Yoga
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Fundraising
- Wellness
- First Aid
- Personal Training
- Computer Programming
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Coaching
- Retail
- Events
- High School Diploma
- Budgets
- Policy Development
- Teaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Regulations
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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