Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Olathe, KS

A Sports and Recreation General Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of a sports or fitness facility. These include managing staff, developing and implementing budgets, maintaining the facility, planning programs and activities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in the success of the facility by creating a welcoming and safe environment for members, promoting health and fitness, and ensuring the business runs effectively and efficiently.

The role requires a combination of business acumen, people management skills, and a passion for health and fitness. A bachelor's degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field is typically required. Certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Sports Management Professional (CSMP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, an individual may have roles such as a Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Center Manager, or Sports Facility Manager. These roles provide experience in the operational aspects of a facility, as well as staff management and customer service.

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Athletic Director

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago

WORK HOURS: Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week) Onsite 3:006:00 PM MondayFriday for daily administrative coverage. Additional evening hours (up to 9:00 PM) and occasional Saturdays...

2025-26 Site Based Athletic Director (Paseo High School)

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description Job Title: Site Based Athletic Director Job Title Code: Extra duty Salary Grade: $5,000 stipend Department: Athletics Reports To: Director of Athletics FLSA...

2025-26 Site Based Athletic Director (Northeast High School)

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 9 days ago

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description Job Title: Site Based Athletic Director Job Title Code: Extra duty Salary Grade: $5,000 stipend Department: Athletics Reports To: Director of Athletics FLSA...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Olathe, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 11 days ago

oral communication skills Be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well within minimum supervision Demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise...

Assistant Summer Day Camp Director

  • Olathe, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 11 days ago

oral communication skills Be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well within minimum supervision Demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise...

SY 25-26 Middle School Athletic Director

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 11 days ago

sports programs Schedule games and events, ensuring no scheduling conflicts Keep track of policy changes from the school board and coordinate with organizations that set parameters within the field of athletics...

Recreation Program Manager - Fitness

  • Olathe, KS
  • 13 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 13 days ago

Key Responsibilities Develops,anizes, schedules, and supervises assigned recreation program areas, events and facilities including athletics, fitness, aquatics, cultural arts programs, camps, adaptive...

Assistant Director, Sports & Recreation

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 14 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Assistant Director helps the Director, Sports & Recreation with all day-to-day operations of the Sports and Recreation Department. The Assistant Director...

Recreation Program Manager

  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 days ago

Key Responsibilities Develops, organizes, schedules, and supervises assigned recreation program areas, events and facilities including athletics, fitness, aquatics, cultural arts programs, camps, adaptive...

Assistant Principal High School - Athletic Director

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 23 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 23 days ago

Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal Date Posted: 3/26/2025 Location: BLUE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Date Available: 07/14/2025    Description: Apply online Attachment(s): Assistant...

Anticipated HS/MS Athletic Director 6-12/HS Assist Principal 9-12. Building Leadership License required. Open until filled.

  • Wellsville, KS (21 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wellsville, KS (21 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

located in Baldwin City, Kansas As a member of the Pioneer League, the high school provides high-quality academics and leadership experiences for students in extracurricular activities, including athletics...

Gym Director

  • Prairie Village, KS (11 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 24 days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS (11 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 24 days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Free uniforms Training & development Ready to Lead, Inspire & Make an Impact? The Little Gym of Prairie Village is looking for a high-energy, customer-focused Gym...

Aquatics Supervisor - Programming

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you must 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 - Family Swim

  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (10 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ 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,...

Assistant Gym Director

  • Prairie Village, KS (11 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS (11 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Assistant Gym Director The Little Gym Lifes too short for a boring job! If youve got...

Demographic Data for Olathe, KS

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Olathe, KS

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Olathe, KS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
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 Sports and Recreation General Managers in Olathe, KS
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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