Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Providence, RI

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

  • Fall River, MA (16 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (16 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 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....

Assistant Camp Director

  • Providence, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 15 days ago

Assistant Camp Director The Wheeler School The Wheeler School - Providence, Rhode Island Job Details Job ID:5005177 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Yesterday Starting Date:To Be...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Franklin, MA (18 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (18 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 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...

Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications

  • Easton, MA (20 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Easton, MA (20 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications Posting Number: ...P Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Hours/Day: Regular/Temporary: Regular If Temporary: Number of Weeks/Months :...

Assistant General Manager MA-North Attleboro-02760 01-24-25

  • North Attleboro, MA (10 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Attleboro, MA (10 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Assistant General Manager North Attleboro Assistant General Manager FULL TIME NORTH ATTLEBORO Responsive recruiter Benefits: Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule...

Assistant Camp Director

  • Sharon, MA (23 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sharon, MA (23 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 60+ 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...

Fitness Manager (CN)

  • Cranston, RI (2 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cranston, RI (2 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ 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...

Fitness Manager (AB)

  • Attleboro, MA (10 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (10 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ 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...

Assistant General Manager

  • Bristol, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bristol, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

Assistant General Manager Job Description Reports to- General Manager Description- This position is a Full-Time professional management position. The Assistant General Manager position is an...

Sales Advisor/ Assistant General Manager

  • East Greenwich, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • East Greenwich, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

Do you believe that exercise is medicine? Now more than ever we need to build a healthy immune system and mindset and fitness provides a solution in a safe, clean, supervised environment....

Demographic Data for Providence, RI

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Providence, RI

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI
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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