Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

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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Area Supervisor - Aquatics

  • Aza
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo Area Supervisor - Aquatics Position: Area Supervisor Aquatics Department: Ectotherm Supervisor: Assistant Curator of Ectotherm Nashville Zoo Mission: Nashville Zoo is dedicated...

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Planet Fitness - Assistant General Manager - Madison, TN

  • Taymax
  • Madison, TN (7 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Madison, TN (7 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago

With more than 2,000 locations, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and most popular fitness chains in the world....

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General Manager

  • UFC GYM
  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

The Operations Manager and Fitness Director have a dotted-line reporting structure to the General Manager, with direct reports to the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President of Fitness,...

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General Manager

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day....

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Planet Fitness - Assistant General Manager - Goodlettsville

  • Taymax
  • Goodlettsville, TN (11 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN (11 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

With more than 2,000 locations, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and most popular fitness chains in the world....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

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 Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN
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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