Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Mississippi

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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Group Fitness Manager

  • Fyzical
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 14 hours ago

Experience leading multi-level exercise classes, and teaching multiple class formats Excellent verbal communication, public speaking skills, and strong customer service skills Ability to recognize...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 7 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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Assistant Fitness Director

  • Crunch
  • Long Beach, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Long Beach, MS
  • 16 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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Gym Manager

  • Anytime Fitness
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 21 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 21 days ago

Getting fit doesnt work if you only focus on fitness. And going it alone should never be a sign of strength....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Mississippi

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sports and Recreation General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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