Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Mentor, OH

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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Fitness Manager

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 11 days ago

PT, CPR/AED) they need for their job and maintain all paperwork associated with those certifications Cross train staff so that they are always stage ready and available to help members and guests no...

General Manager Fitness Center Mentor

  • Mentor, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 18 days ago

Develops and implements special programs/theme group exercise classes to assist in member motivation and retention....

General Manager, Golf

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 30 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf's core mission is to seamlessly meld...

Assistant General Manager Social, Golf

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 26 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf's core mission is to seamlessly meld...

Athletic Director: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

  • Chardon, OH (10 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chardon, OH (10 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

FULL TIME Athletic Director: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Notre Dame - Cathedral Latin School Chardon, Ohio Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Athletic Director THE POSITION The NDCL Athletic Director is an...

Recreation Center Manager

  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (22 miles from Mentor, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Recreation Center Manager Salary $50,336.00 Annually Location 4501 - Parks & Recreation Job Type Full-time Job Number 9180-HR Department 4503 - Parks and Recreation - Recreation Division 450304 -...

Demographic Data for Mentor, OH

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Mentor, OH

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Mentor, OH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
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 Mentor, OH
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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