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.

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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....

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Pool Manager (Seasonal)

  • 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...

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Assistant General Manager

  • 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 &...

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Assistant Fitness Director

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 17 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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Fitness Director

  • Crunch
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 17 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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Fitness Director - Pasadena

  • 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....

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Fitness 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....

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Assistant Spa Manager

  • 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...

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Assistant 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....

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Assistant 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,...

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General Manager

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Rockville, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Trains and oversees aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS....

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Assistant 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....

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Summer Camp Director - Seasonal

  • Maryland National Capital Park
  • MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • MD
  • 60+ days ago

Description 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...

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General 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,...

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Summer Camp Director

  • 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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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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