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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Boutique Studio Fitness Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Club Pilates is also the first company to create a 500-hour Teacher Training Program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Pilates apparatus classes along with TRX, Trigger-point, and Barre....

Director of Aquatic Therapy Center

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Director of Aquatic Therapy Center at Home of the Innocents to lead the daily operations of our Aquatic Therapy Center and recreational gym. This leadership role...

Athletic Director @ ECMS

  • Grayson, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Grayson, KY
  • 4 days ago

East/West Middle School Athletic Director – Job Description Classification: Stipend Position Reports To: Middle School Principal Supervises: Coaches Contract: 192 days Stipend: $6,500...

Athletic Director @ WCMS

  • Olive Hill, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Olive Hill, KY
  • 4 days ago

East/West Middle School Athletic Director – Job Description Classification: Stipend Position Reports To: Middle School Principal Supervises: Coaches Contract: 192 days Stipend: $6,500...

Athletic Director

  • Hindman, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Hindman, KY
  • 9 days ago

Organization Information Knott County School through intentional, effective collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and community, the Knott County School District accepts responsibility in...

Part-time Athletic Director

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 16 days ago

Organization Information Nestled in the county seat, Elizabethtown Independent School District embodies a Tradition of Excellence established over 200 years ago. Comparing our progress to other...

Robinson Elementary Athletic Director

  • Hazard, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 16 days ago

Organization Information Our district is comprised of 11 schools. One 9-12 highschool, 1 K-12 school, 1 K-6 school and 8 K-8 schools. The schools range in sizefrom around 1,100 to just under 200...

District Athletic Director

  • Mt Sterling, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Mt Sterling, KY
  • 17 days ago

Organization Information Our top priority is student achievement. The Montgomery County School System, in partnership with the community, serves individual students by providing quality education...

Viper Elementary Athletic Director

  • Hazard, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 17 days ago

Organization Information Our district is comprised of 11 schools. One 9-12 highschool, 1 K-12 school, 1 K-6 school and 8 K-8 schools. The schools range in sizefrom around 1,100 to just under 200...

Athletic Director at East Perry Elementary

  • Hazard, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 18 days ago

Organization Information Our district is comprised of 11 schools. One 9-12 highschool, 1 K-12 school, 1 K-6 school and 8 K-8 schools. The schools range in sizefrom around 1,100 to just under 200...

1/2 Physical Education Teacher/1/2 Athletic Director Jackson County High School Jackson Co School District Jackson County High School - McKee, Kentucky This job is also posted in Jackson County...

Perry Central High School Athletic Director

  • Hazard, KY
  • 24 days ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 24 days ago

Organization Information Our district is comprised of 11 schools. One 9-12 highschool, 1 K-12 school, 1 K-6 school and 8 K-8 schools. The schools range in sizefrom around 1,100 to just under 200...

Aquatics Director (Beaumont)

  • Lexington, KY
  • 24 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 24 days ago

The Aquatics Director is responsible for a broad base of aquatic programs for members and program participants of the YMCA. Plans, organizes, directs programs, ensures safety and relates to staff...

Organization Information The Jackson County School System, comprised of preschool through 12th grade, believes that all children can learn and will learn at high levels if all stakeholders work...

South Perry Athletic Director

  • Hazard, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information Our district is comprised of 11 schools. One 9-12 highschool, 1 K-12 school, 1 K-6 school and 8 K-8 schools. The schools range in sizefrom around 1,100 to just under 200...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
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 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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