Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Charlestown, 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 (or Associate) Athletic Director for Compliance

  • Lowell, MA (22 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MA (22 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Under the direction of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director the position will oversee a comprehensive Division I compliance program within NCAA Bylaws, America East, Hockey East, and University...

Director, Aquatics and Head Swimming and Diving Coach

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Summary The Director of Aquatics and Head Swimming and Diving Coach will be responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, and management of all aquatic programs and the...

Athletic Director

  • Milton, MA (9 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milton, MA (9 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 4 days ago

The Athletic Director reports to the Head of School. This is a full time exempt staff position. The Director of Athletics shall perform faithfully to the best of his/her ability the duties of the...

Summer Day Camp Director Needed at Salem Country Club

  • Peabody, MA (11 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (11 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Hello! I work for KE Camps and I help operate a camp (30-35 children per week, ages 4-10) locally at Salem Country Club and we are looking for a day camp director. Camp will run 6 weeks: Monday-...

Gym Manager

  • Norwood, MA (15 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (15 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Club Manager for Anytime Fitness Job Summary The club manager is a passionate individual who seeks to help members and guests improve their lives through health and fitness. This person is...

Fitness Manager

  • Foxboro, MA (23 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Foxboro, MA (23 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Apply Description Fit Factory is a 6 location health club brand. Fit Factory is a full service health club with a luxury studio experience. We provide an incredible value for a low price point so...

General Manager

  • Boston, MA (1 mile from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (1 mile from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Swingers the crazy golf club is looking for a General Manager to join ourteam in Boston! We offerexcellent benefits and annual compensation of $140,000. The benefits: Competitive Salaries...

Summer Day Camp Director Needed for Ipswich Country Club

  • Ipswich, MA (23 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ipswich, MA (23 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Hello! I work for KE Camps and I help operate a small camp (20-30 children per week, ages 5-11) locally at Ipswich Country Club and we are looking for a day camp director. Camp will run 7 weeks:...

Summer Day Camp Director Needed For Framingham Country Club

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Hello! I work for KE Camps and I help operate a small camp (20-25 children per week, ages 4-10) locally at Framingham Country Club and we are looking for a day camp director. Camp will run 5...

Assistant General Manager

  • Roslindale, MA (7 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Roslindale, MA (7 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 16 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....

Athletic Director

  • Belmont, MA (6 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Belmont, MA (6 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Inspire and challenge. At Belmont Day School, we foster intellectual curiosity, honor differences, and empower meaningful contribution with excellence, respect, honesty, responsibility, caring,...

Assistant General Manager, Boston

  • Boston, MA (1 mile from Charlestown, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA (1 mile from Charlestown, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Company Description OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for...

Director of Rowing/Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance

  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Position Requirements Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or a related field (Masters preferred)....

General Manager

  • Danvers, MA (14 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (14 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 19 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....

Assistant General Manager

  • Malden, MA (3 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Malden, MA (3 miles from Charlestown, MA)
  • 30+ 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....

Demographic Data for Charlestown, MA

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

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Charlestown, MA 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 Charlestown, 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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