General Manager Jobs in St Louis Park, MN

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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Fitness Director

  • Eden Prairie, MN (4 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (4 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Certification in American Council of Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or related groups is required....

Director, Sports and Entertainment Sales

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 7 days ago

Director, Sports and Entertainment Sales Who are we looking for? Choice Hotels, one of the worlds largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Director, Sports and...

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Aquatics Supervisor - Summer

  • West Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 8 days ago

The YMCA is seeking a Full Time Seasonal/Summer Aquatics Supervisor for the West St. Paul outdoor pool, May through August. Qualified candidates will be 18+, Lifeguard certified and have...

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Savage, MN (13 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Savage, MN (13 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools,...

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 25 days ago

Do you have a passion for aquatics and pool safety? Have you worked as an aquatics lifeguard or swim instructor for at least 6 months? The Aquatics Supervisor delivers aquatics programming to...

Gym Manager-in-Training

  • Minneapolis, MN (4 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (4 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 26 days ago

Anytime Fitness Gym Manager-in-Training in Minneapolis , Minnesota Job Summary If you're enthusiastic about fitness and helping others, this is the career for you! The manager at Anytime Fitness...

Seasonal Lead Lifeguard (Asst. Pool Manager)

  • South St Paul, MN (15 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 28 days ago
  • South St Paul, MN (15 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 28 days ago

Lifeguards perform routine to skilled technical work monitoring pool patrons and activities to ensure a safe and fun environment for participants. The Lead Lifeguard (Asst. Pool Manager) is...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Edina, MN (2 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edina, MN (2 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 45+ 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...

Assistant Gym Director

  • Eagan, MN (10 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Eagan, MN (10 miles from St Louis Park, MN)
  • 45+ days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Flexible schedule Training & development 401(k) matching Opportunity for advancement Lifes too short to not work someplace awesome! If you have tons of energy,...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in St Louis Park, MN

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in St Louis Park, MN 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 St Louis Park, MN
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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