General Manager Jobs in New Jersey

A General Manager in the fitness and recreation industry oversees the day-to-day operations of a fitness facility, sports club, or recreation center. Their responsibilities may include managing staff, developing budgets, creating fitness and wellness programs, maintaining equipment, coordinating marketing efforts, and ensuring the facility meets health and safety standards. They play a vital role in creating a positive and motivating atmosphere, as well as strategically planning for business growth. They also interact with members, handle complaints, and strive to provide exceptional customer service.

Key skills for a General Manager in this industry include leadership, communication, financial planning, and customer service. They should possess knowledge of fitness trends and the ability to implement engaging fitness programs. Ideally, they should hold a degree in Sports Management, Business, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Club Manager (CCM) or Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, a person might hold roles such as Fitness Instructor, Sports Coach, or Assistant Manager in a fitness or recreational facility.

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Athletic Director and Supervisor of Health and Physical Education

  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Position Type: Administration/Director of Athletics Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Summit High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Athletic Director & Supervisor of Health and...

Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Do people often describe you as a dynamic leader or fantastic motivator? Have you always wanted to have the power to be hands-on and develop an amazing culture in your workplace?...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: A holistic approach to wellness. Hand & Stone Hillsborough is growing rapidly! We are currently seeking an energetic and reliable Assistant Spa Manager to help us run our...

General Manager - New Jersey

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago

General Managers at All-Star Sports Academy are the spark plug and leaders for ASSA training center teams....

Director of Spa

  • Peapack, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Summary Reporting to the General Manager, the Spa Director is responsible for the leadership and day-to-day operations of the Spa....

Fitness Manager

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 9 days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

General Manager

  • Totowa, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ
  • 10 days 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 operations...

Fitness Manager

  • Howell, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 12 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
  • 12 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 12 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
  • 14 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 14 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
  • 20 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 20 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
  • 21 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 21 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
  • 22 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ
  • 22 days ago

Are you a potential Club General Manager and ready to leave average in the past? Be a part of one of the greatest growth stories ever told in the fitness industry....

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Internal Operations

  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 23 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
  • 29 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 29 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...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
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 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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