Sports and Recreation Director Jobs

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Assistant General Manager

  • Astoria, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Astoria, NY
  • 1 hour ago

New York Sports Club and our family of brands is a long-standing, dynamic fitness club brand with locations in the Northeast. We consider ourselves your local neighborhood gym! It is our goal to...

Part-Time Assistant Director of Sports Communications & Digital Media

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Position Title: Part Time Assistant Director of Sports Communication, Digital and Emerging Media Department: Athletics Salary: $40,000 Position Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director / Sports...

Athletic Director, Gilmer County Schools (E26-501-7)

  • Glenville, WV
  • 4 hours ago
  • Glenville, WV
  • 4 hours ago

Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel Date Posted: 8/12/2025 Location: Gilmer County High School Date Available: immediately upon hire...

Dean of Students & Athletic Director

  • Paris, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Paris, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Duties All of our Job Descriptions are posted on our district website. The link below will take you directly to our Paris Union School District No.95 Employment postings page. Once directed to...

Director, Sports Operations (5173U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 80448

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Director, Sports Operations (5173U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 80448 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels...

Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of Three) Resume NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the...

Aquatics Supervisor Fitness Center

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 17 hours ago

Make Waves in Your Career Join Us as an Aquatics Supervisor!...

Aquatics Supervisor - Family Swim

  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • 17 hours ago

This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Team Members....

Athletic Director - Northern Middle School

  • Owings, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Owings, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions. Demonstrate proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion....

Assistant General Manager/Director of Golf

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 18 hours ago

Meadowbrook Country Club was established in the mid 1950's with the original 9 holes designed by Press Maxwell. Another 9 holes was added 15 years later to complete our 18 hole facility. The...

Anticipated Requisition SY 25-26 Athletic Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Arranges field, gymnasium, and aquatics center practice schedules, including arrangements for summer programs and non-school use of playing fields and Facilities, if applicable....

Aquatics Director

  • Homewood, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 19 hours ago

Manage aquatics program/staff schedules to fully staff pool/programs and keep expenses low and meet budget goals. Interview prospective aquatic employees....

Assistant Gymnastics Manager

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Training & development Are you an energetic, self-motivated individual seeking a fun and challenging...

Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 23 hours ago

The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional for the role of Associate Athletic Director for External...

Physical Education Teacher and Sports Director

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school age...

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Sports Management Fundamental
Sports management is the field of business dealing with sports and recreation. Sports management involves any combination of skills that correspond with planning, organizing, directing,...
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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 Director Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
Master's Degree
25.9%
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 Directors
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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