Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Lafayette, CO

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
  • Boulder, CO (5 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO (5 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 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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Assistant General Manager

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Westminster, CO (13 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (13 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Requirements 2 years of fitness facility and/or customer service-oriented management experience. Experience executing objectives quickly and effectively managing key KPIs....

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Assistant General Manager (Spa Management Experience Required)

  • Woodhouse Day Spa
  • Broomfield, CO (7 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (7 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 21 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Wellness resources Vision insurance 401(k) At Woodhouse Spa Broomfield, we value...

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Sports Club Director

  • Invited
  • Aurora, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 23 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 23 days ago

Job Summary: The Sports Club Director (SCD) oversees all Sports Club operations to ensure the delivery of professional, high-quality, safe and innovative aquatics, fitness, racquet sports and youth...

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Day Camp Director

  • City of Lafayette, CO
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 27 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 27 days ago

The Summer Day Camp Director leads and supervises staff and children in our statelicensed Summer Day Camp Program, ensuring full compliance with Colorado childcare licensing requirements. The...

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General Manager

  • Gold's Gym
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 28 days ago

What began as a sanctuary for bodybuilders became the birthplace of modern fitness....

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General Manager

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Westminster, CO (13 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westminster, CO (13 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements Minimum 2 years of fitness facility management experience. Experience with supervising a team....

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Fitness Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.
  • Lakewood, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakewood, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Fitness Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Aurora, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Aquatics Supervisor - Family Swim

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Wheat Ridge, CO (17 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO (17 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Team Members....

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Seasonal Day Camp Director

  • City of Northglenn
  • Northglenn, CO (11 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Northglenn, CO (11 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

HIRING RANGE IS $20.84-$23.97/HR Assist in working with individuals and groups of participants aged 6-11 years old in the City of Northglenn summer day camp program. Shares responsibility for...

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Summer Day Camp Director

  • KE Camps
  • Aurora, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO (23 miles from Lafayette, CO)
  • 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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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Lafayette, CO

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sports and Recreation General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Lafayette, CO 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 Lafayette, CO
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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