Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Garden City, NY

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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Day Camp Director - Seasonal

About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Director at the Travers Island property located...

Day Camp Health Director - Seasonal

About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Health Director at the Travers Island property...

Day Camp Aquatic Director - Seasonal

About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Aquatics Director at the Travers Island property...

Future Opening: General Manager

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

The Crunch Manager will ensure the members receive the highestquality of service and facilities. He or she will exhibit anability to achieve the financial targets for the club as outlinedin the...

Spa Director

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number 24198496 Job Category Spa Location The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad, 25 West 28th Street, New York, New York, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation?...

Pool Manager

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Aquatic Manager(s) are responsible for all operations relating to the utilization and use of LMU Burns Recreation Center's Aquatic Facility. Promote the safety, convenience, and enjoyment of...

Sales Director, Sports

  • Hackensack, NJ (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 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...

Group Fitness Manager

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

: Manager Franchise Owner/Operator Requirements: Maintain valid CPR Certification Nationally Accredited Group Fitness Certification: AFAA, ACE or NASM preferred Special Skills: Experience teaching exercise...

Fitness Manager

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Nutrition, etc.)...

Suffolk County Based General Manager

  • Elwood, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elwood, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 4 days ago

General Manager Job Description: 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...

General Manager

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Anytime Fitness Manager!

  • Elmsford, NY (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Do Not Contact the Clubs Our growing Anytime Fitness clubs in Westchester County are adding to the Team the best-of-the-best Gym Managers and Personal Trainers/Coaches. Part Time, or Full Time...

Aquatics Supervisor (Temp/Seasonal)

  • Old Westbury, NY (4 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Old Westbury, NY (4 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

HealthFitness is hiring a temporary/seasonal Aquatics Supervisor to support our community client site located in Old Westbury, NY. Under the supervision of the Facility Director, you will be...

General Manager - Roosevelt Field

  • Garden City, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 8 days ago

Back to jobs General Manager - Roosevelt Field Garden City, New York, United States Apply WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at Alo-it's our calling. Because...

General Manager, Golf

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Description Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 26 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf's core mission is to seamlessly meld...

Demographic Data for Garden City, NY

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Garden City, NY 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 Garden City, NY
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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