Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

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 General Manager

  • Crunch
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

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Assistant Supervisor, Aquatics

  • Seaworld Parks & Entertainment
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us...

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Program Director - Camp, Afterschool & Family Programming - New Tampa Family YMCA

  • Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 12 days ago

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Hand & Stone Assistant Spa Manager

  • Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time...

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General Manager - LUG Sports - Tampa League

  • LUG Sports
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 19 days ago

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE - it's a simple statement that means so much to thousands of LUG athletes across North America. For many young adults, aging out of minor sports marks the end of their...

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Fitness Director - Central City Family YMCA

  • Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 21 days ago

Additional skills in developing small groups, personal training, and group exercise are needed....

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Aquatic Director - Mary Sierra Family YMCA

  • YMCA
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description Under the direction of the Center Associate Executive Director, the Aquatics Director leads center aquatics staff in playing an integral role in attracting, engaging and retaining members...

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Gym Director

  • The Little Gym
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Free uniforms Paid time off Training & development Lifes too short to not work someplace awesome! If you have tons of...

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General Manager

  • Crunch
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

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General Manager

  • Planet Fitness
  • Palm Harbor, FL (22 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (22 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up....

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Demographic Data for Saint Petersburg, FL

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

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 Saint Petersburg, FL 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 Saint Petersburg, FL
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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