Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in California

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Spa Manager, Sports Club San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours 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 - Programming

  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • 22 hours ago

This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Department Team Members. You will offer great customer service and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities....

Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher

  • Fresno, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Mission and Expectation: The mission of Aspen Public Schools is to transform the community by developing exceptional leaders. With this in mind, work to help build the...

Associate Athletic Director

  • Napa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 2 days ago

Performance will be measured by: -Ability to perform the duties listed above to a high degree of proficiency -Ability to embrace support and enhance the mission, goals and values of Justin-Siena...

Athletic Director - Upland High School

  • Upland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Upland, CA
  • 2 days ago

About the Employer Welcome to Upland USD Proud to be one of the highest achieving school districts in the San Bernardino County, we at Upland Unified School District serve over 10,000 kindergarten...

Athletic Director- South Fork High School

  • Miranda, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Miranda, CA
  • 2 days ago

About the Employer The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel...

Athletic Director- Miranda Junior High

  • Miranda, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Miranda, CA
  • 2 days ago

About the Employer The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel...

Athletic Director / Physical Education Teacher - El Camino High School

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary The High School Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the school's athletic programs, ensuring compliance with league and CIF...

Athletic Director - High School 2025-26 School Year

  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Please submit EdJoin application, resume, cover letter, 3 reference letters, copy of California Administrative Credential, and copy of transcripts verifying graduate degree, by the close date....

Assistant General Manager, San Fernando Valley - Encino/Woodland Hills/Westlake Village

  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 2 days ago

ROLE: High potential Operations Manager with the potential to grow into a General Manager and Multi Manager position OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most...

Middle School (6-8) PE Teacher, Athletic Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Middle School (6-8) PE Teacher, Athletic Director This exempt, full-time position will begin August 2025 Mandarin is NOT required OPPORTUNITY This is an opportunity to teach PE and develop an...

Konocti Unified See attachment on original job posting Successful candidates will submit the following in order to be considered for a position: 1. Resume2. Letter of Introduction3. Letters of...

Associate Athletic Director - Strategic Communications & Digital Media

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Functions and Percentages of Time: 30% Digital Strategy & Content - Create and implement an overall digital content, social media strategy and production plan to promote the visibility of the...

Assistant General Manager, San Fernando Valley - Encino/Woodland Hills/Westlake Village

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago

Company Description ROLE: High potential Operations Manager with the potential to grow into a General Manager and Multi Manager position OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the...

Athletic Director, 2025/2026

  • Livermore, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: z Athletics/Activities/EAMS - Athletic Director Date Posted: 5/5/2025 Location: Athletics-EAMS Closing Date: Open Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Athletic...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in California 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
2.6%
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 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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