Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Braintree, MA

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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Assistant Director of Camp Rainbow

  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents,...

Assistant General Manager

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

Athletic Director

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. Good communication skills. Experience in coordinating community recreational programs....

Fitness Manager

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Salary Range: $80-82k with 40% commission on personal training sessions + up to $4k annual bonus for top performance Site Address: Boston, MA at the vibrant 100 Summer Street Reports to: Our...

General Manager Social - Food and Beverage - New Boston Seaport Location!

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Description Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 26 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf's core mission is to seamlessly meld...

Assistant General Manager

  • Malden, MA (16 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Malden, MA (16 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

Fitness Manager

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 8 days ago

climbing stairs (where applicable), repetitive squatting, bending and lifting, restacking of weights, moving of equipment as necessary, standing for long periods of time, and ability to demonstrate other exercise...

Fitness Manager

  • Somerville, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 12 days ago

climbing stairs (where applicable), repetitive squatting, bending and lifting, restacking of weights, moving of equipment as necessary, standing for long periods of time, and ability to demonstrate other exercise...

Assistant General Manager

  • Somerville, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 12 days ago

New York Sports Club and our family of brands is a long-standing, dynamic fitness club brand with locations in the Northeast. We consider ourselves your local neighborhood gym! It is our goal to...

2025 Summer Camp - Camp Directors

  • Brookline, MA (10 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (10 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago

The Brookline Recreation department is seeking qualified, energetic, and compassionate candidates for the 2025 summer camp season. Previous experience with camp programming or previous counselor...

Family and Youth Sports Program Director

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Family and Youth Sports Program Director, Waltham YMCA Job Description Position Summary: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to...

Athletic Director

  • Charlestown, MA (12 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Charlestown, MA (12 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. Good communication skills. Experience in coordinating community recreational programs....

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Franklin, MA (22 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (22 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 20 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...

Aquatics Supervisor - Programming

  • Peabody, MA (22 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (22 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 24 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,...

Camp Director (Seasonal)

  • Mattapan, MA (6 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mattapan, MA (6 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 25 days ago

About Mass Audubon Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on...

Demographic Data for Braintree, MA

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Braintree, MA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Braintree, MA 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 Sports and Recreation General Managers in Braintree, MA
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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