Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 General Manager

  • Huntingdon Valley, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Huntingdon Valley, PA
  • 2 hours ago

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

General Manager

  • PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • PA
  • 7 hours ago

Position Summary Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members. As the nation's only Healthy Way of Life brand, Life Time delivers an unmatched athletic resort experience and...

Aquatics Director

  • Coatesville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA
  • 2 days ago

Come join the Y of Greater Brandywine, named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer! Job Description The Aquatic Director leads the aquatic department and provides leadership in...

Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach & Aquatic Director

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 2 days ago

Oversees all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and...

Restaurant General Manager - The Peak

  • Farmington, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington, PA
  • 2 days ago

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for creating a fine dining experience that creates and ensures a positive and memorable guest dining experience. Will be accountable for overseeing...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 4 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Quakertown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quakertown, PA
  • 6 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Assistant Spa Manager Hand &...

General Manager

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 9 days ago

General Manager FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Location: FG Fitness, LLC Club Reports to: Regional Manager SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/AED Certification within...

General Manager (WR)

  • Warrington, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Warrington, PA
  • 12 days ago

You maintain managerial oversight for all departments (Membership Sales, Front Desk Personnel, Personal Training, Edge Kids, Group Exercise and Maintenance) and communicates regularly with department...

Assistant General Manager (WR)

  • Warrington, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Warrington, PA
  • 12 days ago

Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you...

Athletic Director

  • Cheyney, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cheyney, PA
  • 13 days ago

Proudly standing as the nations oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185...

Aquatics Director

  • West Chester, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 14 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description FLSA Classification : Non/exempt Reports to : General Manager Job Description Summary/objective Responsible for overseeing the Aquatics center, team and programs....

Spa Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 15 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Signing bonus Training...

Athletic Director

  • Kingston, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Kingston, PA
  • 16 days ago

A K-12 day and boarding school located in Northeast Pennsylvania, Wyoming Seminary seeks a proven, mission-driven professional to lead Sem Athletics at this exciting juncture in the Schools...

Champ Camp Director at at Neumann University

  • Aston, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Aston, PA
  • 16 days ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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