General Manager Jobs in Florida

A General Manager in the fitness and recreation industry oversees the day-to-day operations of a fitness facility, sports club, or recreation center. Their responsibilities may include managing staff, developing budgets, creating fitness and wellness programs, maintaining equipment, coordinating marketing efforts, and ensuring the facility meets health and safety standards. They play a vital role in creating a positive and motivating atmosphere, as well as strategically planning for business growth. They also interact with members, handle complaints, and strive to provide exceptional customer service.

Key skills for a General Manager in this industry include leadership, communication, financial planning, and customer service. They should possess knowledge of fitness trends and the ability to implement engaging fitness programs. Ideally, they should hold a degree in Sports Management, Business, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Club Manager (CCM) or Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, a person might hold roles such as Fitness Instructor, Sports Coach, or Assistant Manager in a fitness or recreational facility.

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Assistant Summer Day Camp Director

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 21 hours ago

Assistant Summer Day Camp Director 1204 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA Req #34941 Thursday, March 13, 2025 Location: Salvation Army/Bradenton Corp, Bradenton, FL Position Type: Regular...

General Manager

  • Orlando, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 21 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY As a General Manager at 24 Hour Fitness, you will ignite passion and purpose in your team, your members, and your community....

Program Director for Summer Camp and Sports programs

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

Description POSITION SUMMARY: Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA program(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives of the...

Assistant General Manager

  • Sanibel, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sanibel, FL
  • 2 days ago

The Assistant General Manager assists in overseeing the overall management and functionality of the entire Resort....

Fitness Manager

  • Stuart, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 2 days ago

Goal setter, responsible for assisting the General Manager in setting and attaining all goals....

YD Miami -Aquatics Director - Summer Camp

  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: The Aquatics Director is responsible for preparing and administering the Aquatics Operations, coordinating swim lessons, and ensuring compliance to the grant-funded water-related...

Pool Manager - Seasonal

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 6 days ago

Under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent, Managers are employed to supervise the aquatic's area while facilities are in use, supervise lifeguards, collect monies, and deal with...

Assistant Director, Sports Programs

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 7 days ago

Department Campus Recreation Responsibilities Provides overall direction, administration, and management to comprehensive Intramural Sports and Sport Club programs. Oversees staff and program and...

Assistant General Manager

  • Stuart, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 7 days ago

With 30+ locations currently and 100+ locations planned, our Assistant General Manager position offers a tremendous opportunity for growth & career advancement....

General Manager

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 7 days ago

General Manager Here We GROW Again! Are you a potential General Manager and ready to leave average in the past? Be a part of one of the greatest growth stories ever told in the fitness industry....

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Bal Harbour, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Bal Harbour, FL
  • 9 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Position has responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of employees delivering spa services, including salon, skin care, program coordination, reservations, reception...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 9 days ago

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for...

Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director

  • Miami, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 11 days ago

Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director Published: 02/26/2025 Good Shepherd Catholic School in Kendall (Dade County), Florida has an opening for a qualified Physical Education Teacher to...

Supplement-Athletic Director

  • Poinciana, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Poinciana, FL
  • 12 days ago

Auto req ID 16609BR Job description Per Teacher Contract Article 16.05: All vacant salary supplemented positions must first be offered to teachers. Other regularly employed personnel in the...

Seasonal Camp Director - Orlando

  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 days ago

Job Details Location: 1700 Firehouse Ln., Orlando, FL 32814 Pre-Season Hours: Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule. Camp Dates:...

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.4%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.1%
High School or GED
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Managers in Florida
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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