Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Athletic Director

  • Pekin, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pekin, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Duties The Director of Athletics shall schedule and manage all high school boys and girls athletic activities and some non-athletic activities as specifically outlined in the duties listed below:...

Associate Athletic Director, Information Technolog

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the Associate AD for Information Technology is responsible for...

NIU Athletics is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Sports Equipment for the Convocation Center. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Northern...

DePaul University Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems Lincoln Park Campus (On-site) Job Description The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the...

Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the Associate AD for Information Technology is responsible for determining and supporting the unique technology needs of DePaul's Athletics...

Athletic Director

  • Mount Sterling, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Sterling, IL
  • 4 days ago

Duties The primary function of the Athletic Director is to manage and oversee the district's interscholastic athletic program and promotes the development of each student who participates in the...

Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the Associate AD for Information Technology is responsible for determining and supporting the unique technology needs of DePaul's Athletics...

JH Principal/JH Athletic Director

  • Newton, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Newton, IL
  • 10 days ago

Duties The building principal focus is in leadership, supervision and administration to promote the educational and development of each student. The principal carries the primary responsibility...

High School Social Studies Teacher (and possible Athletic Director)

  • Cambridge, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, IL
  • 12 days ago

Duties Cambridge High School is seeking a High School Social Studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year. It is preferred that the successful candidate will also serve as the District's Athletic...

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development

  • Southern View, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Southern View, IL
  • 13 days ago

Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities. In collaboration with the UIS Division...

Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 14 days ago

Duties Ensure compliance with code of ethics and enforce student attendance, discipline policies, and procedures. Initiate pre-intervention strategies, both academic and behavioral, with general...

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development University of Illinois Springfield

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities. In collaboration with the UIS Division...

High School Social Studies Teacher/Athletic Director

  • Cambridge, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Cambridge, IL
  • 15 days ago

Duties Cambridge High School is seeking a High School Social Studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year. It is preferred that the successful candidate will also serve as the District's Athletic...

Fitness Manager

  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 16 days ago

Exercise Specialist, or Performance Enhancement Specialist NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification NFPT Personal Trainer Certification NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Strength and...

Email Address ... School District hhpts://floraschools.com Position Website ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 4/22/2025 Application Deadline 5/16/2025 Start...

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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
25.6%
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 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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