Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Durham, NC

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 Supervisor

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools,...

General Manager

  • Durham, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 10 days ago

About O2 Fitness: O2 Fitness offers the best in fitness equipment, personal training and group exercise throughout the Carolinas....

Swim School General Manager

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 26 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off IF YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT KIDS OR THE SPORT OF SWIMMING, YOU'RE AT THE...

SABA Athletic Director/PE Teacher

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

School of the Arts for Boys Academy (SABA) Athletic Director/PE Teacher Job Description MISSION: School of the Arts for Boys Academy (SABA) empowers and BUILDs culturally and linguistically...

Camp Director, US Sports Camps/Nike Sports Camps

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

A Nike Multi-Sport camp is a fun and inclusive recreation camp designed to introduce children to a variety of sport skills, games, and activities in a supportive and engaging environment. Our goal...

Aquatics Supervisor - Family Swim

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools,...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Training & development Wellness resources Bonus based on performance RALEIGH VILLAGE DISTRICT!!! Job...

General Manager

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

FITNESS PROFESSIONALS, EXERCISE SCIENCE AND ATHLETIC TRAINING MAJORS! Attention! Health, Wellness, Fitness Professionals, and Recent GRADS!!...

Director, Sports Epidemiology

  • Durham, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Director, Sports Epidemiology Description This individual will lead a large well-established team of injury epidemiologists and data scientists, and lead coordination across technical support,...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for...

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

Moving to Durham, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Durham, NC below.


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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Durham, NC

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 Durham, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.7%
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 Durham, NC
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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