Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in New Jersey

A Sports and Recreation Director oversees the overall operations of sports and recreation programs. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating a wide range of activities and programs for both individuals and groups. They are responsible for creating meaningful recreational experiences, promoting healthy lifestyle options, and ensuring safety and satisfaction for all participants through efficient program management, budgeting, marketing, and staff supervision. They also play a significant role in community outreach and liaison with various stakeholders, including local government, sponsors, and other community organizations.

The role demands a range of essential skills, such as leadership, communication, strategic planning, and budget management. It also requires a solid understanding of sports and recreational programming and an ability to work with diverse populations. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a related field is typically required, along with several years of experience in recreation or sports management. Key certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) may also be required or preferred. Prior to becoming a Sports and Recreation Director, an individual might serve in roles such as Recreation Program Coordinator, Sports Program Manager, or Facility Manager.

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General Manager

  • Totowa, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Totowa, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Position Overview The General Manager is responsible for effectively managing all facets of their gym, including, but not limited to hiring, training, development of team members and overall gym...

Sales Director, Sports, West Coast

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Description A fantastic opportunity now exists to join the LiveU Sports Team! Due to tremendous growth of the company, we are searching for a hard-working, driven candidate to join our already...

Fitness Manager

  • Howell, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 2 days ago

At Retro Fitness, "Get Real" is our promise of offering an honest, simple, non-intimidating approach to helping our community achieve their fitness goals. The Fitness Manager will ensure that...

General Manager/Facility Manager

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The General Manager will also exercise discretion of and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance within the Retro Fitness Outlet....

Athletic Director

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Judgment and Integrity: Exercise excellent judgment, maintain high ethical standards, and uphold scholar confidentiality....

Assistant Camp Director - East Orange YMCA

  • East Orange, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Assistant Camp Director - East Orange YMCA East Orange YMCA, 100 N ARLINGTON AVE, EAST ORANGE, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1660 Wednesday, April 9, 2025 We are an all - inclusive...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 12 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...

General Manager

  • Marlboro, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ
  • 13 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....

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Internal Operations

  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Rider University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) invites applications for a Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Internal...

Director of Sports Medicine

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 19 days ago

appropriately, Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence Required Years of Experience: 5 Other Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise...

Assistant General Manager of Production Operations

  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 23 days ago

Exercise sound judgment and autonomy to make decisions that align with organizational goals, resolve issues promptly, and escalate critical situations immediately to ensure operational continuity....

General Manager

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 23 days ago

Come join The Woodhouse Day Spa Team! WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING A $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME GENERAL MANAGERS (36+ HOURS TO QUALIFY) We are hiring a full time General Manager. The...

Spa Manager

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 25 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 25 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: A holistic approach to wellness. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is opening a new spa in Hand & Stone - Flemington! We are growing rapidly and have become an addition to an...

Assistant Camp Director - Resident Camp

  • New Milford, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Milford, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Camp Director - Resident Camp Greater Bergen County YMCA, 1092 Carnation Drive, New Milford, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1743 Monday, April 7, 2025 We are an all -...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in New Jersey 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 Directors in New Jersey
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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