Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Illinois

1-15 of 38 Jobs

Club House Manager - The Club at Wynstone

  • North Barrington, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Barrington, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Established in 1989, The Club at Wynstone is a full-service, private lifestyle club. Situated on an inimitable piece of land that was once the country estate of Chicago philanthropist W. Clement...

General Manager

  • Worth, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Worth, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Water's Edge Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course with lighted driving range, owned by the Village of Worth and operated by Orion Management Solutions. The General Manager directs all...

Athletic Director

  • Cairo, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Cairo, IL
  • 7 days ago

Duties DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the school site principal and Superintendent and in cooperation with the staff of the department, He/she plans,...

Athletic Director Secretary

  • Harvard, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Harvard, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: 12 Month Job Summary: The School Secretary position ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the office so that the office’s maximum positive impact on the education of students...

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

General Manager, Golf

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Description Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 29 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf's core mission is to seamlessly meld...

Golf Learning Center General Manager

  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 days ago

Job Details Job Location : GOLF LEARNING CENTER - PEORIA, IL Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $55000.00 - $65000.00 Salary/year Description Benefits and Perks : Paid sick days, vacation...

Athletic Director - 2025/2026 School Year

  • Poplar Grove, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Poplar Grove, IL
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities Date Posted: 6/23/2025 Location: District Date Available: 07/01/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: Athletic Director - Full Time -...

Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

  • Macomb, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Macomb, IL
  • 15 days ago

APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2025 The Associate Athletic Director for External Operations will report to the Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations while coordinating fundraising...

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Warrenville, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 16 days 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....

Regional Sports Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

Championing Sports Excellence Across Community Hubs - the YMCA is now hiring Regional Sports Directors! The Regional Sports Director is responsible for interim/transitional program management and...

Copy Of Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 District Athletic Director

  • Sterling, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Sterling, IL
  • 22 days ago

Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 8/1/2025 Location: Ashton-Franklin Center Jr/Sr High School Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/17/2025 District:   Ashton-Franklin Center...

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in office administration is a plus. Previous administrative experience in an educational or...

Aquatics Supervisor (part-time)

  • Barrington, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 25 days ago

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification OSHA compliant Adult/Child First Aid/CPR/AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety...

Youth Sports Program Manager - Clinton County YMCA

  • Breese, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Breese, IL
  • 26 days ago

Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities. Works with director to determine current needs for program. Ensure implementation of policies and procedures. Maintain budget and...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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