Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Montana

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/Administrator

  • Helena, MT
  • moments ago
  • Helena, MT
  • moments ago

This position is responsible for operating, maintaining and organizing the overall program for interscholastic athletics, extra-curricular activities, and the drivers' education programs....

Activities Director

  • Helena, MT
  • 3 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 3 days ago

The Activities Director is responsible for operating, maintaining and organizing the overall program for interscholastic athletics, extra-curricular activities, and the drivers education programs....

Fitness Studio General Manager for Multi-Location Fitness Brand/ Fitness Boot Camp (Flathead Valley, MT) Were seeking an experienced and motivated General Manager to lead our growing...

Health Enhancement Teacher (Swim Pool Manager)

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 16 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 16 days ago

Health Enhancement Teacher (Swim Pool Manager) JobID: 3382 Position Type: High School Teaching/Physical Education Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: Great Falls High   Additional Information:...

COUNTRY CLUB SUMMER DREAM JOB ALERT! Day Camp Director Wanted! $800 per week!

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 21 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 21 days ago

We are looking for a fun, responsible, creative, and dedicated Camp Director at Meadow Lark Country Club! As a Camp Director, you will be the go-to person for all things camp! Your job will...

Pool Manager

  • Conrad, MT
  • 27 days ago
  • Conrad, MT
  • 27 days ago

Supervision Exercised: Supervises life guards/Instructors....

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 28 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 28 days ago

Nature of Work Technical and supervisory responsibility for providing overall administration of the City's aquatic facilities and programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the...

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 30+ days ago

Nature of Work Technical and supervisory responsibility for providing overall administration of the Citys aquatic facilities and programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the...

Assistant Aquatics Supervisor

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for ensuring the safety for patrons and staff, supervising and training aquatic staff and assist in developing new aquatic programs, collecting income levels for scholarships, tracking...

General Manager

  • Billings, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 30+ days ago

Merchandise kledge preferred, such as apparel, field & stream, footwear, exercise, and general athletics. Availability to work any hours the store is open. #ZR1...

Director of Spa - EC

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Billings, MT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 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...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Montana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Montana 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 Montana
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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