Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Maryland
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.
Summer Lifeguard / Pool Manager
- AquaSafe Pool Management
- Greenbelt, MD
- 5 days ago
- Greenbelt, MD
- 5 days ago
Lifeguards ensure proper pool water chemicals, record keeping and maintaining a clean and enjoyable aquatics facility....
In Person- The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
- Reisterstown, MD
- 8 days ago
- Reisterstown, MD
- 8 days ago
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated, experienced and FUN Pool Manager to lead our 3-pool aquatics facility with a strong focus on safety, team leadership, scheduling, customer service, and member...
In Person Temporary- Goldfish Swim School
- Silver Spring, MD
- 15 days ago
- Silver Spring, MD
- 15 days ago
Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Employee discounts Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Training &...
In PersonCrunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....
In PersonCrunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....
In Person- YMCA of Central Maryland
- Pasadena, MD
- 28 days ago
- Pasadena, MD
- 28 days ago
Manage all scheduling for personal training, small group training, fitness floor staff, group exercise, and water fitness classes....
In PersonFitness Director - Westminster (Hill)
- YMCA of Central Maryland
- Westminster, MD
- 28 days ago
- Westminster, MD
- 28 days ago
Manage all scheduling for personal training, small group training, fitness floor staff, group exercise, and water fitness classes....
In Person- Turf Valley Resort
- Ellicott City, MD
- 30+ days ago
- Ellicott City, MD
- 30+ days ago
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Spa Manager to help lead our team and oversee the daily operations of our spa for the evenings and weekends. This role is ideal for someone who...
In PersonAssistant General Manager - Aquatics
- Goldfish Swim School
- Owings Mills, MD
- 30+ days ago
- Owings Mills, MD
- 30+ days ago
Trains and oversees the aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS. 6....
In PersonAssistant General Manager Social/Golf Experience Manager - Leadership Talent Network
- Five Iron Golf
- Baltimore, MD
- 45+ days ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 45+ days ago
Description Backed by Callaway Golf and Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron blends world-class technology with hospitality-driven service across its sports bars,...
In PersonTrains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS....
In PersonAssistant Camp Director - Academic Summer Camp
- Telluride Association
- College Park, MD
- 60+ days ago
- College Park, MD
- 60+ days ago
Note that this position works remotely during the prep period, and is in person during in-person training and program periods. Sites are located in Ithaca, New York OR College Park, Maryland....
In PersonDescription Do you enjoy engaging and helping children learn and grow? Are you creative and enjoy being in an outside setting during the summer? Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise Division, is...
In Person TemporaryGeneral Manager Social, Golf - Leadership Talent Network
- Five Iron Golf
- Baltimore, MD
- 90+ days ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 90+ days ago
Description Backed by Callaway Golf and Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron blends world-class technology with hospitality-driven service across its sports bars,...
In Person- The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
- Greenbelt, MD
- 90+ days ago
- Greenbelt, MD
- 90+ days ago
Do you enjoy engaging and helping children learn and grow? Are you creative and enjoy being in an outside setting during the summer? Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise Division, is currently...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Sports and Recreation General Manager position
- Inventory Management
- Reporting
- Driving
- Staffing
- Employee Development
- Collaboration
- Profit & Loss Analysis
- Hospitality Management
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
- Revenue Generation
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Event Execution
- Athletic Administration
- Fitness Assessment
- Sports Administration
- Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Exercise
- Group Training
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Zumba
- Aquatics
- Kinesiology
- Gymnastics
- Exercise Science
- Corrective Exercise
- Pilates
- Fitness
- Golf
- Sports Management
- Yoga
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Fundraising
- Wellness
- First Aid
- Personal Training
- Computer Programming
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Coaching
- Retail
- Events
- High School Diploma
- Budgets
- Policy Development
- Teaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Regulations
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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