General Manager Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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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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...

Assistant to the Athletic Director

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 3 days ago

Assistant to the Athletic Director 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Assistant to the Athletics Director will be...

Assistant Manager / Assistant Director / Fitness Director

  • Rye Brook, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

This isnt a 9-5 desk job this is a career with purpose that lets you set a flexible, full-time schedule alongside the General Manager....

General Manager

  • Little Neck, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Little Neck, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Company: AquaKids Swim School Position: General Manager Reports To: Director Type: Salary Grade: Dedicated Location Overview: Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives?...

Assistant to the Athletic Director - Farmingdale State College

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Assistant to the Athletics Director will be involved in all facets of the administration of Farmingdale State College's 18-sport, NCAA...

General Manager

  • Huntington, NY (9 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (9 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago

General Manager Job Description General Managers are responsible for meeting studio sales goals, membership renewals and ancillary service goals by pre-planning with strategic new customer outreach,...

Assistant General Manager NY-Commack-11725 05-31-25

  • Commack, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Commack, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and first Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly rmended....

Assistant General Manager, Long Island

  • Great Neck, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Job Description The Assistant General Manager will help ensure the smooth and efficient operational procedures within all departments enabling the Equinox club to provide the highest level of customer...

Assistant General Manager (GR)

  • Old Greenwich, CT (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you...

Assistant Day Camp Director- Seasonal

  • Pelham, NY (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Pelham, NY (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Assist and oversee the daily operations of the Winged Foot Day Camp including staff schedules, camp schedule/activities, and field trips/vendors Assist the Manager of Youth Programs with promotion...

Assistant General Manager, Connecticut

  • Greenwich, CT (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Job Description The Assistant General Manager will help ensure the smooth and efficient operational procedures within all departments enabling the Equinox club to provide the highest level of customer...

Director of Aquatics

  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management WHAT YOU'LL NEED Minimum of 3 years Aquatics experience in a supervisory capacity CPR...

Assistant General Manager

  • Oceanside, NY (12 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oceanside, NY (12 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is a non-exempt position....

Demographic Data for Farmingdale, NY

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Farmingdale, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.8%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.6%
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 Farmingdale, 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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