Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

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

  • Crunchfitness-fitnessholdings
  • Malden, MA (5 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Malden, MA (5 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 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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General Manager

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Aquatics experience preferred Leadership and value alignment are critical Success in this Role Looks Like: A safe, high-quality swim environment Strong staff retention and engagement Consistent execution...

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Aquatics Director

  • YMCA of Greater Boston
  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Be an active participant of the Association Aquatics Team. Follow all Aquatics Quality and Safety guidelines consistently....

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Aquatics Director

  • YMCA
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

, aquatic fitness classes, private swim lessons, open swim and lap swim scheduling....

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Director of Aquatics & Water Safety - Ma

  • YMCA of the North Shore
  • Marblehead, MA (14 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Marblehead, MA (14 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 12 days ago

As our Director of Aquatics & Water Safety, you'll take the lead in shaping a safe, efficient, and welcoming aquatic environment....

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Fitness Director

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago

Education Bachelor's Degree Sports Fitness required or Bachelor's Degree Cardiopulmonary & Exercise Science required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience...

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Recreational Gymnastics Director - Bever

  • YMCA of the North Shore
  • Beverly, MA (17 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Beverly, MA (17 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Description Beverly YMCA - Recreational Gymnastics Director Are you passionate about gymnastics and excited to lead programs that inspire youth to grow in confidence, strength, and skill? Do you...

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Summer Day Camp Challenge Course Director - Camp Chickami

  • West Suburban YMCA
  • Wayland, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 19 days ago

We are hiring for a Summer Day Camp Challenge Course Director at Camp Chickami for the 2026 Summer season! Please apply here if you are interested in joining us for the 2026 summer season. YMCA...

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General Manager - LUG Sports - Andover League

  • LUG Sports
  • North Andover, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Andover, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 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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General Manager - LUG Sports - Boston League

  • LUG Sports
  • Boston, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 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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Summer Camp Manager

  • Arlington Center for the Arts
  • Arlington, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Arlington, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Arlington Center for the Arts 20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 Date Posted: May 07, 2026 Region: Eastern Massachusetts Category: Administrative Type: Seasonal Summer Camp Manager Description:...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Crunch
  • Malden, MA (5 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Malden, MA (5 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 25 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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Health Club Manager

  • CoralTree Hospitality
  • Boston, MA
  • 26 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 26 days ago

Responsibilities Program Management Oversee all fitness programs, including: Group exercise Personal training Nutrition counseling Additional wellness offerings Maintain group exercise schedules, ensuring...

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Gym Manager

  • Anytime Fitness
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

help members and guests improve their lives through health and fitness....

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Summer Learning Academy - Camp Director

  • YMCA of Greater Boston
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Summer Learning Academy - Camp Director Department: Child Development: Day Camp Employment Type: Full Time Location: Parkway Bear Camp Reporting To: Tyler Murphy Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 /...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA
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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