Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs

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Middle School Athletic Director

  • Avondale, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Avondale, LA
  • 5 hours ago

Position Description: To assist all coaches in the development, organization, and implementation of the entire athletic program, as well as the provision of leadership to all athletic personnel...

Carroll Junior-Senior High School Athletic Director (7-12)

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 6 hours ago

Position Type: Administration/Guidance/ Athletic Director Date Posted: 7/18/2025 Location: Carroll Junior Senior High School Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: until position is filled...

Deputy Athletic Director Strategic Initiatives and External Engagement

  • Glassboro, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Glassboro, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Rowan University, a NCAA Division III member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and External...

Aquatics Director

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Aquatics Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation of the branch aquatic programs, and meeting the aquatic needs of the community for our Wolverine...

Associate Director - Sports Medicine

  • Stockton, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 7 hours ago

CPR, AED and First Aid certification. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree. Seven (7) years' related experience as part of an NCAA Division I Sports Medicine team....

Athletic Director

  • Jackson, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Athletic Director Lane College in Jackson, TN Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: * Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annually, Posted: 07/14/2025 Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration...

Fitness Manager 1-7455

  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 10 hours ago

NCAA Personal Trainer Certification or Exercise-Science related degree Maintain a CPR / AED certification....

Director of Sports Nutrition (4483)

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Master's degree in food sciences or nutrition or Exercise Physiology. Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division I athletics....

Athletic Director 2025-2026

  • Dunbar, WV
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dunbar, WV
  • 13 hours ago

1) Must be a professional member of the staff. 2) Three years coaching experience in the WVSSAC preferred. 3) Will take the 5310 evaluation training through West Virginia Center for Professional...

Swimming Pool Manager

  • Bailey, CO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bailey, CO
  • 15 hours ago

Position Type: Marge Hudak Pool/Swimming Pool Manager Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: MARGE HUDAK POOL Date Available: 08/04/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: Swimming...

Fitness Manager (BR)

  • Bristol, CT
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 16 hours ago

Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology) or equivalent experience strongly preferred 2 years related sales experience 2 years' experience in the fitness industry 2+ years of leadership and people...

Fitness Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 16 hours ago

) Certified Personal Trainer Health Fitness Specialist Clinical Exercise Specialist Clinical Exercise Physiologist Cancer Exercise Trainer Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer American Council on Exercise...

Director Aquatic Operations

  • Dover, DE
  • 20 hours ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 20 hours ago

Responsible for the oversight of aquatic safety and aquatic programs assigned to the department....

Associate Athletic Director, Advancement Major Gifts

  • Hampton, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 21 hours ago

The Associate Athletic Director, Advancement Major Gifts, is a senior leadership role within Hampton University Athletics, responsible for developing, managing, and executing a comprehensive major...

Head Strength and Conditioning/Fitness Center Director

  • Redlands, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 1 day ago

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Minimum three years of experience designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs and/or managing a fitness facility....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
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
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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