Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Ronkonkoma, 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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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • East Northport, NY (8 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Northport, NY (8 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 1 day ago

A degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field may satisfy this requirement in lieu of a certification, subject to qualification and approval....

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Fitness Manager

  • New York Sports Clubs
  • Huntington, NY (13 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (13 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 15 days 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...

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Splish Splash Aquatics Supervisor

  • Herschend
  • Calverton, NY (23 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Calverton, NY (23 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Supervisors will provide direction and guidance to Aquatics Leads, as well as the lifeguards on duty We are currently looking for a: Splish Splash Aquatics Supervisor Roles & Responsibilities: Supervisory...

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General Manager

  • St George's Golf & Country Club
  • East Setauket, NY (9 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (9 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 26 days ago

St. George's Golf & Country Club has engaged the PGA of America's PGA ExecuSearch service to identify and recruit candidates for consideration for the club's General Manager position. For...

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General Manager

  • Retro Fitness
  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Familiarity with ABC Fitness, Club OS, or similar club management tools....

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Assistant General Manager

  • Retro Fitness
  • Deer Park, NY (8 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (8 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance At Retro Fitness...

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Assistant General Manager - Aquatics

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Garden City, NY (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Garden City, NY (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Trains and oversees the aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS. 6....

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Fitness Manager

  • Retro Fitness
  • Ronkonkoma, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Manager who loves fitness, loves people, and knows how to close....

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Spa Manager

  • Hand & Stone
  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (7 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 90+ days 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...

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Demographic Data for Ronkonkoma, NY

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Ronkonkoma, NY

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in Ronkonkoma, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.0%
Master's Degree
26.5%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Ronkonkoma, 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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