Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Aston, PA

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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Athletic Director's Office Intern

  • Villanova, PA (12 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Villanova, PA (12 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20250612T Position Title: Athletic Director's Office Intern Position Type: Temp/Intern Location: Villanova, PA Work Schedule: full-time/10-months...

Aquatics Director

  • Coatesville, PA (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Come join the Y of Greater Brandywine, named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer! Job Description The Aquatic Director leads the aquatic department and provides leadership in...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 4 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...

Athletic Director

  • Cheyney, PA (6 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cheyney, PA (6 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Proudly standing as the nations oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185...

General Manager / Center Director / Fitness Director / PT Trainer

  • Voorhees, NJ (24 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (24 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Wellness...

Aquatics Director

  • West Chester, PA (12 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (12 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description FLSA Classification : Non/exempt Reports to : General Manager Job Description Summary/objective Responsible for overseeing the Aquatics center, team and programs....

Spa Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Signing bonus Training...

Champ Camp Director at at Neumann University

  • Aston, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Aston, PA
  • 16 days ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Camp Assistant Aquatics Director Haverford

  • Haverford, PA (11 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Haverford, PA (11 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Join our team at Haverford as an Aquatics or Assistant Aquatics Director and inspire young minds at camp! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to...

Camp Sports Director in Chestnut Hill

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Join our Norwood Fontbonne team in Chestnut Hill as a Sports Camp Director and inspire young minds at camp! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission...

Anticipated Opening Athletic Director Full-time 12-Month Position with Medical Benefits

  • Haddon Heights, NJ (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Haddon Heights, NJ (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Athletic Director Date Posted: 2/18/2025 Location: Haddon Heights Jr./Sr. High School Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 03/11/2025 Haddon Heights School...

Spa Manager

  • Bala Cynwyd, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 24 days ago

At Hand and Stone, opportunity knocks. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is opening a new spa in Hand & Stone - Bala Cynwyd! We are growing rapidly and have become an addition to an already...

Camp Sports Director at Montgomery

  • Chester Springs, PA (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chester Springs, PA (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 26 days ago

Join our Montgomery team in Chester Springs, PA as a Director and inspire young minds at camp! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an...

Fitness Center Director

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Fitness Center Director Cathedral Village Philadelphia, PA FLSA Status: Exempt FTE: 1.0 = 80 hours per pay, Full Time Holidays: Occasional Schedule: 8am-5pm Shift: Days Status: Full Time Weekends:...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 28 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Demographic Data for Aston, PA

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Aston, PA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Aston, PA 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 Aston, PA
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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