Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Irving, TX

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-Family Swim

  • Colleyville, TX (12 miles from Irving, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Colleyville, TX (12 miles from Irving, TX)
  • moments 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

  • Murphy, TX (23 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Murphy, TX (23 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: A holistic approach to wellness. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Murphy is currently seeking an energetic and reliable Assistant Spa Manager to help us run our operation!...

Program Director, Adventure Guides/Assistant Camp Director

  • Coppell, TX (10 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coppell, TX (10 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 7 days ago

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 16 branches and 2 destination camps - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults,...

Golf Services Manager

  • The Colony, TX (18 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • The Colony, TX (18 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 7 days ago

How You'll Do It Supervise the team in providing best-in-class service Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement Uphold operating standards and drive Guest safety and satisfaction...

Rotating Aquatics Director

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 8 days ago

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 16 branches and 2 destination camps - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults,...

Spa Manager

  • Irving, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 12 days ago

Job Number 24209725 Job Category Spa Location The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas, 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N...

General Manager

  • Addison, TX (11 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Addison, TX (11 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Position Title: General Manager Job Description: At Retro Fitness, "Get Real" is our promise of offering an...

Assistant General Manager, Dallas

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Company Description OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for...

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Keller, TX (19 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Keller, TX (19 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making. Ability to monitor and assess operations, workload, projects, and staff performance....

Aquatics Director - Semones YMCA

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 15 days ago

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 17 branches and 2 destination camps - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults,...

General Manager

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Position Title: General Manager Job Description: At Retro Fitness, Get Real is our promise of offering an...

Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition (HR Title: Sports Nutritionist II/III)

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications About SMU SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take...

General Manager Of Mansfield Stadium

  • Mansfield, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 20 days ago

General Manager of Mansfield Stadium REV Sports Management - Manager Mansfield TX Facility Operations/Event Staff: Facility/Venue Management 1 6 hours ago In order to be considered for this role,...

General Manager

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 26 days ago

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for golf and hospitality? The Resort Golf Club at Eagle Mountain Lake is seeking a dedicated and visionary General Manager to oversee the...

Director, Aquatics

  • Grapevine, TX (10 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (10 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 26 days ago

Pay: $85000 per year - $95000 per year The Director of Aquatics is responsible for directing all aspects of aquatics services and programming including but not limited to operations, planning,...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Irving, TX

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Irving, TX 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 Irving, TX
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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