Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Garden City, NY

A Sports and Recreation Director oversees the overall operations of sports and recreation programs. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating a wide range of activities and programs for both individuals and groups. They are responsible for creating meaningful recreational experiences, promoting healthy lifestyle options, and ensuring safety and satisfaction for all participants through efficient program management, budgeting, marketing, and staff supervision. They also play a significant role in community outreach and liaison with various stakeholders, including local government, sponsors, and other community organizations.

The role demands a range of essential skills, such as leadership, communication, strategic planning, and budget management. It also requires a solid understanding of sports and recreational programming and an ability to work with diverse populations. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a related field is typically required, along with several years of experience in recreation or sports management. Key certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) may also be required or preferred. Prior to becoming a Sports and Recreation Director, an individual might serve in roles such as Recreation Program Coordinator, Sports Program Manager, or Facility Manager.

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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...

Group Fitness Manager

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 hours 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...

Aquatics Supervisor (Seasonal)

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

Position Summary As the Aquatics Supervisor, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools,...

Spa Manager

  • Bay Shore, NY (22 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (22 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Bay Shore is looking for an energetic Spa Manager with enthusiasm, strong organizational skills, and a self-starter. The ideal candidate will have a...

Spa Manager, New York City

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description OUR STORY Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for...

Assistant General Manager

  • Sunnyside, NY (14 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyside, NY (14 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

New York Sports Club and our family of brands is a long-standing, dynamic fitness club brand with locations in the Northeast. We consider ourselves your local neighborhood gym! It is our goal to...

General 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

New York Sports Club and our family of brands is a long-standing, dynamic fitness club brand with locations in the Northeast. We consider ourselves your local neighborhood gym! It is our goal to...

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

climbing stairs (where applicable), repetitive squatting, bending and lifting, restacking of weights, moving of equipment as necessary, standing for long periods of time, and ability to demonstrate other exercise...

MASTER PROFILE: Gym Manager

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

Anytime Fitness is considered to be a premier place to work within the industry, where our mission is to help you Get to a Healthier Place! We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a...

General Manager - Performance

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

New York, NY | Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 29 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf’s core mission is to seamlessly...

Sales Director, Sports, Southeast

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

Future Opening: General Manager

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days 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)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days 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?...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in Garden City, NY 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 Sports and Recreation Directors 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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