Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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 Director

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
6 days ago

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
6 days ago

Career Opportunities with NFC Amenity Management A great place to work. Careers At NFC Amenity Management Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. [For best results,...

Cyclebar General Manager- Redmond

Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
6 days ago

Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
6 days ago

A national leader in luxury fitness is looking for amazing talent to join our team and seeking a motivated General Manager to lead our studio to success! This position will be based in the Yorba...

General Manager - Social, Golf

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
6 days ago

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
6 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...

Golf Club General Manager

Sammamish, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
7 days ago

Sammamish, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
7 days ago

As the General Manager of the Plateau Club, you will provide hands on leadership, fiscal management, and strategic direction for both long and short-term business and strategic plans related to...

Fitness Center Manager

Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
8 days ago

Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
8 days ago

We are committed to hiring, developing, retaining, and promoting individuals who exemplify themission, vision, and core valuesof our institution and possess the skills and experience to meet the...

General Manager

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
11 days ago

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
11 days ago

ABOUT US: Be a part of the growing boutique fitness industry and join our Studio Team! Interact directly with members and prospective members and help them on their fitness journey while you...

Summer Camp Director

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
24 days ago

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
24 days ago

Who are we? Code Ninjas is the nations fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn coding and other STEM fundamentals in a fun, non-intimidating way by playing and...

General Manager

Bothell, WA (5 miles from Kirkland, WA)
24 days ago

Bothell, WA (5 miles from Kirkland, WA)
24 days ago

. * CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)....

Fitness Center General Manager

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
24 days ago

Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
24 days ago

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and finance and payroll systems....

Assistant General Manager

Kirkland, WA
29 days ago

Kirkland, WA
29 days ago

Position Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of hire Two or more years of relevant work experience (Sales, retail, reception, customer service...

General Manager

Lynnwood, WA (9 miles from Kirkland, WA)
30+ days ago

Lynnwood, WA (9 miles from Kirkland, WA)
30+ days ago

FULL-TIME Full-time LOCATION 18930 29th Avenue West Lynnwood WA 98036 Benefits Summary 24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including...

Aquatics Supervisor

Sammamish, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
30+ days ago

Sammamish, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
30+ days ago

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification....

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Demographic Data for Kirkland, WA

Moving to Kirkland, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Kirkland, WA below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Kirkland, WA

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National

Total Population

93,227

Number of Businesses

3,356

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Sport Management Micro-credential

The sport management micro-credential is for individuals who desire administrative and management careers in the sport and recreation industry. The credential will provide you with a broad...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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 Kirkland, WA 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 Kirkland, WA

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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