Center Manager Jobs in California

Center Manager jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where healthcare networks, fitness chains, and community service organizations maintain some of the largest footprints in the country. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and 24 Hour Fitness have long relied on center managers to oversee daily operations, staff supervision, and compliance across their California facilities. Demand is strongest in healthcare center management, wellness and fitness operations, and community resource centers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles378+
Top employerCherry Hill Programs
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring140
Work type64% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CALVIN KLEIN
Center Manager - Calvin Klein
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Center Manager - Calvin Klein
CALVIN KLEIN
Livermore, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$66k - $85k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Afficient Academy
Receptionist and Assistant Center Manager
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Afficient Academy
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Receptionist and Assistant Center Manager
Afficient Academy
San Jose, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$23 - $27/hr
On-Site

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See's Candies
Assistant Shop Manager - Otay Ranch Town Center
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Assistant Shop Manager - Otay Ranch Town Center
See's Candies
Chula Vista, California
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Shop Manager - Otay Ranch Town Center
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Shop Manager - Otay Ranch Town Center
See's Candies
Chula Vista, California
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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AMD
Sr. Manager, Networking Partner Management, Product Management – Data Center Solutions
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Sr. Manager, Networking Partner Management, Product Management – Data Center Solutions
AMD
Santa Clara, California
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Center Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sunnyvale
13 jobs
Irvine
10 jobs
Menlo Park
9 jobs
Fremont
7 jobs

Center Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Cherry Hill Programs
    Cherry Hill Programs21
  • Walmart
    Walmart14
  • Meta
    Meta12
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change12
  • Nordstrom
    Nordstrom10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Automotive
  • Education

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in center manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field
  • Minimum three to five years of progressively responsible supervisory or operations experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing staff scheduling, budgets, and performance evaluations
  • Knowledge of California labor law, workplace safety regulations, and reporting requirements
  • Strong proficiency with facility management software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for staff, clients, and stakeholders

Center Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a center manager in California?

Most center manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field combined with several years of supervisory experience in the relevant sector. Healthcare center managers often need a California-recognized clinical credential or administrative certification from a body such as the California Department of Public Health. Fitness and community center managers typically build toward the role through assistant manager or program coordinator positions at California-based organizations before stepping into full management.

Which companies hire center managers in California?

California center manager roles are posted by Cherry Hill Programs, Walmart, and Meta and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's mix of large integrated healthcare systems, national fitness brands, and county-funded community service agencies makes it one of the most active markets in the country for this role.

Which California cities have the most center manager jobs?

San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles have the most center manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego anchor hiring through their dense concentrations of hospital networks, fitness facilities, and nonprofit community centers, while the Bay Area draws demand from health tech campuses and large integrated care providers that rely on on-site operations managers.

Are there remote center manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Center manager work is inherently on-site, involving direct staff supervision, facility oversight, and in-person client or patient interaction. About 36% of center manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in administrative or program coordination capacities rather than hands-on facility management. The most remote-eligible work within the role is typically reporting, scheduling, and vendor communication.

How can I get hired as a center manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an assistant manager, program coordinator, or shift supervisor role at a California healthcare system, fitness chain, or county-operated community center. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run structured leadership development programs that take candidates from frontline or administrative roles into management tracks. Building experience in staff scheduling, compliance documentation, and budget oversight in any of those entry roles, alongside a relevant certification, positions candidates competitively for center manager openings without prior management titles.

Where can I find and apply to center manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to center manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across healthcare, fitness, and community services. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly through each listing.

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