Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Michigan

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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Aquatics Director

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Aquatics Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation of the branch aquatic programs, and meeting the aquatic needs of the community for our Wolverine...

General Manager, Lansing Complex

  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

POSITION: General Manager Lansing Venues (Lansing Center, Jackson Field, Groesbeck Golf Course) DEPARTMENT: Administration REPORTS TO: Regional Vice President FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt LEGENDS...

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Assistant General Manager (SHB)

  • Shelby, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Shelby, MI
  • 9 days ago

Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you...

General Manager

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 10 days ago

Additional amenities located at the clubhouse include world class aquatics and racquet offerings. For aquatics, we will feature two swimming pools, a family friendly splash pad, and a water slide....

General Manager/COO

  • Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
  • 10 days ago

Lochmoor Club Overview Lochmoor Club is located in Metro-Detroit in the beautiful city of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and was founded in 1917. Henry Ford’s son, Edsel, was a founding member, as were...

Golf Course General Manager

  • Chelsea, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Chelsea, MI
  • 10 days ago

Under the general direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the operation and maintenance of Pierce Lake Golf Course, a, park facility specializing in...

General Manager

  • Pigeon, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Pigeon, MI
  • 10 days ago

Scenic Golf & Country Club, a member owned public golf club located at 8364 Filion Road in Pigeon, Michigan is seeking to fill a vacancy for Golf Club General Manager starting with the 2025...

Fitness Center General Manager

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 12 days ago

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and finance and payroll systems....

Assistant General Manager - Romulus Athletic Center

  • Romulus, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 15 days ago

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - Romulus Athletic Center Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Romulus, MI DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) ABOUT THE...

High School Athletic Director

  • Saginaw, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 17 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Saginaw United High School Date Available: 2025-26 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled District:   Saginaw Public Schools...

Working/Functional Title Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Management and Administration Position Summary The Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director,...

General Manager

  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 20 days ago

Since opening in 1992, this par-72 course has become a “must play” for golfers all over Michigan and its surrounding areas PohlCat, located in the heart of Michigan, is a championship-style course...

Fitness Manager (FH)

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 23 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 23 days ago

Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology) or equivalent experience strongly preferred 2 years related sales experience 2 years' experience in the fitness industry 2+ years of leadership and people...

General Manager

  • Walker, MI
  • 29 days ago
  • Walker, MI
  • 29 days ago

CPR/AED certification Ability to take assertive action to accomplish objectives, innovate and solve problems. Knowledge of key metrics and drivers to grow the gym level business....

Aquatics Director - Romulus Athletic Center

  • Romulus, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Safety Instructor, or equivalent is preferred Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proven success in generating community interest and involvement through sporting events...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
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 Michigan
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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