Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in California

1-15 of 82 Jobs

MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Manager)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Develops, coordinates, implements and continually modifies a comprehensive group exercise program consisting of a variety of class styles....

General Manager-Ventura County

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

General Manager

  • Brentwood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

NOW HIRING: Director of Personal Training Studio up to $105,000.00 OR MORE + BENEFITS. BRAN D NEW STUDIO: Alloy Personal Training Tustin at 17245-B 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: We...

Health Teacher/Athletic Director Grades 9-12 2025/26 SY

  • Imperial, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Imperial, CA
  • 2 days ago

Health Teacher/Athletic Director Grades 9-12 2025/26 SY About the Employer The Holtville Unified School District, recently named a 2018 California Exemplary District by the California Department...

General Manager/COO

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Fountaingrove Club in Santa Rosa, CA (north of San Francisco) is excited to announce the opportunity of General Manager/COO! Troon is seeking a thoughtful and inspiring leader to join and lead...

General Manager

  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 2 days ago

If you get your energy from providing leadership and creating a culture of hospitality where training and accountability are front and center, Troon is seeking a General Manager to join and lead a...

General Manager - Pruneridge Golf Club

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 2 days ago

Touchstone Golf is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for qualified candidates to join as the General Manager of Pruneridge Golf Club. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in...

Golf Course General Manager

  • Chico, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 2 days ago

Position will ensure desired level of customer service is met at all times in golf and food & beverage. 3+ years’ experience as a General Manager, Director of Golf, or equivalent at a high volume, high...

General Manager

  • San Clemente, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Clemente, CA
  • 2 days ago

Shorecliffs Golf Club is a privately-owned golf club (“Club”) situated in San Clemente, California. Shorecliffs has an 18-hole golf course, short game practice area and newly built clubhouse...

Paradise Unified See attachment on original job posting Credential: Valid State of California Credential authorizing service as a secondary level teacher. Two years of previous AD experience is...

Assistant General Manager

  • Alhambra, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA
  • 3 days ago

Current CPR/AED certification High school diploma or GED. Minimum 6 months of related experience....

Interim Athletic Director

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 days ago

Exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, problem-solving and conflict resolution....

Project Director - Sports Architecture

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

What We're Looking For We are seeking a talented Project Director - Sports Architecture to join our National Award Winning Architectural Practice! Those interested in joining our team should be...

Athletic Director

  • Mendocino, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Mendocino, CA
  • 6 days ago

Athletic Director Job Summary 3 years of athletic involvement (coaching, booster club) and/or previous experience as an Athletic Director Emotional maturity, ability to relate to various...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in California 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 Directors in California
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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