Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Maine

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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Health Center Director for Summer Camp

  • Standish, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Standish, ME
  • 3 days ago

Enforce rules and regulations which promote health and safety standards of campers and staff while emphasizing positive health, nutritional, personal hygiene, sanitation, exercise, and mental, emotional...

Program Director - Aquatics (Freeport)

  • Freeport, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Freeport, ME
  • 10 days ago

Exciting Program Director Opportunity at the YMCA! Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team of passionate leaders, thinkers, and doers at the YMCA? Join us in our mission to make our community...

Assistant Aquatic Director

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 16 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 16 days ago

Accepting applicants for ASSISTANT AQUATIC DIRECTOR with the City of Lewiston's Recreation Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at...

Part-Time Athletic Director

  • Carmel, ME
  • 16 days ago
  • Carmel, ME
  • 16 days ago

Bring your organizational skills, enthusiasm, and love for athletics to inspire and support our student-athletes....

Camp Director, US Sports Camps/Nike Sports Camps

  • Saco, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 30+ days ago

A Nike Multi-Sport camp is a fun and inclusive recreation camp designed to introduce children to a variety of sport skills, games, and activities in a supportive and engaging environment. Our goal...

Assistant Camp Director & Youth Department Program Specialist

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Overview The Assistant Camp Director & Youth Department Program Specialist will assist the Divisional Youth Secretaries in overseeing all operational aspects of Camp Sebago. This role includes...

Aquatics Director

  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Exciting aquatics leadership opportunity in beautiful Portland, ME! Job Description As our Aquatics Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Aquatics program at the YMCA of...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Falmouth, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Falmouth, ME
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Maine

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

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Maine 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 Maine
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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