Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Kentucky

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 Full Time

  • Planet Fitness
  • Danville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Danville, KY
  • 30+ 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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Fitness Manager

  • Genesis Health Clubs
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Department Genesis Health Clubs is seeking a driven and experienced Fitness Manager to lead the Personal Training department at our Taylorsville Road location one of the largest and most dynamic fitness...

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General Manager

  • SafeSplash Lexington
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Whether that's a fitness studio, childcare center, retail operation, swim school, or something similar, you know what it feels like to own a team's outcomes, not just contribute to them....

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Pool Manager CPO

  • Genesis Health Clubs
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

This role plays a key part in keeping our aquatics facilities safe, clean, and fully operational for thousands of members each season....

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General Manager

  • Planet Fitness Inc.
  • Lexington, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 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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CRUNCH - Fitness Manager

  • Crunch
  • Florence, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 90+ days ago

of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Personal...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Kentucky

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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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