Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Colorado

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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Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Womens Soccer & Mens Golf

  • Allenspark, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Allenspark, CO
  • 8 hours ago

CPR/AED Certification. Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. What You Will Need In-depth knowledge of athletic training services. Ability to manage and direct staff....

General Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 14 hours ago

, group exercise, facilities and Kid Club....

Swimming Pool Manager

  • Bailey, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Bailey, CO
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Marge Hudak Pool/Swimming Pool Manager Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: MARGE HUDAK POOL Date Available: 08/04/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: Swimming...

Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Women's Soccer & Men's Golf

  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago

CPR/AED Certification. Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. What You Will Need In-depth knowledge of athletic training services. Ability to manage and direct staff....

Assistant General Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Who we are: Colorado Athletic Club is Denvers leading upscale athletic, aquatics, tennis and family fitness club with 4 convenient locations across Colorados Front Range....

General Manager

  • Littleton, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 5 days ago

Club Location: Arrowhead Golf Club - Littleton, CO Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an...

Spa Manager (Keystone, CO, US)

  • Keystone, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Keystone, CO
  • 6 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 8 days ago

Spavia Foothills is seeking someone with a passion for the spa industry and is interested in growth with our fast-growing company. We are an independently owned and operated luxury day spa located...

Associate Athletic Director for Brand and Marketing Communications

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 9 days ago

The Associate Athletic Director for Brand and Marketing Communications is responsible for developing and implementing stakeholder engagement and revenue generation strategies and tactics through...

Sr VP, General Manager Radio

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 9 days ago

Sr VP, General Manager Radio Kroenke Sports & Entertainment - Senior Lone Tree CO Media/Public Relations Servicing Media Manager Media/Video Production $275,000 - $325,000 / year 0 6 hours ago In...

General Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago

Now Hiring: General ManagerClub Pilates/Riser Fitness : Cherry Creek/Denver, COThe General Manager will oversee all studio functions from membership & retail sales to instructor performance &...

Assistant General Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 22 days ago

Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including...

Athletic Director

  • Kiowa, CO
  • 27 days ago
  • Kiowa, CO
  • 27 days ago

Athletic Director Elbert County School District C-2 Kiowa Schools District Office - Kiowa, Colorado This job is also posted in Elbert County School District C-2 Job Details Job ID:5217958...

General Manager at CycleBar Lone Tree

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 30+ days ago

CycleBar is seeking a proven General Manager for our state-of-the-art location in Lone Tree, CO. Our General Managers are best in class sales leaders. They are passionate about fitness and...

Assistant General Manager CO-Denver-80238 06-11-25

  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Everyone in our building is lifeguard CPR & AED certified and all management team members will also obtain their Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification You will direct and oversee the implementation...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
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 Colorado
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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