Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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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Sales Director, Sports

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 1 day 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 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
  • 9 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 9 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 10 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ
  • 11 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
  • 12 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required Master's degree preferred 5 to 10 years of experience in athletics administration/compliance....

Director of Sports Medicine

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

Monmouth University Director of Sports Medicine Department: Athletics Position Summary: Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Director of Sports Medicine within the Department of Athletics...

Assistant General Manager of Production Operations

  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 22 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
  • 22 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 22 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
  • 23 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 23 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 -...

Assistant Camp Director-SOMapy

  • Maplewood, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Maplewood, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Camp Director-SOMapy South Mountain YMCA, 13 JEFFERSON AVE, MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1727 Monday, April 7, 2025 We are an all - inclusive organization joined...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers 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 General Managers 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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