Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Yorktown Heights, 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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Gym Manager Full TimeQ - Committed Hours ONLY

  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • 2 days ago

Do Not Contact the Clubs* Our growing Anytime Fitness clubs in Westchester County are adding to the Team the best-of-the-best Gym Managers and Personal Trainers/Coaches. Part Time, or Full Time...

Assistant Manager / Assistant Director / Fitness Director

  • Rye Brook, NY (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 5 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...

Anytime Fitness Manager!

  • Elmsford, NY (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Do Not Contact the Clubs* Our growing Anytime Fitness clubs in Westchester County are adding to the Team the best-of-the-best Gym Managers and Personal Trainers/Coaches. Part Time, or Full Time...

Assistant General Manager

  • Hawthorne, NY (13 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (13 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 6 days 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...

Gym Manager

  • Pleasantville, NY (11 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasantville, NY (11 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Club Managers, Personal Trainers and Membership Sales Talent! Our growing Anytime Fitness club(s) in Westchester County are adding to the Team the best-of-the-best gym membership managers and...

Friday Saturday & Sunday Gym Manager!

  • Pleasantville, NY (11 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasantville, NY (11 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 7 days ago

AF is looking for a responsible Gym Attendant Team Members to take care of our Health Clubs; carry out cleaning, maintenance, and office duties. The goal is to keep our gyms exceptionally clean,...

General Manager - Floater

  • Nanuet, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nanuet, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 17 days ago

. * CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)....

Assistant General Manager - Sales

  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Assistant General Manager - Sales Golf Ranch Brookfield - Manager Brookfield CT Event Management: Event Operations/Management $50,000 - $60,000 / year 0 2 days ago Position Summary The Assistant...

Assistant General Manager (GR)

  • Old Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 21 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...

General Manager

  • Nanuet, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Nanuet, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 22 days ago

FULL-TIME Full-time LOCATION 5205 Fashion Dr Nanuet NY 10954 Benefits Summary 24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including health...

Gym Manager & Membership Sales!

  • Elmsford, NY (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Do Not Contact the Clubs* Our growing Anytime Fitness clubs in Westchester County are adding to the Team the best-of-the-best Gym Managers and Personal Trainers/Coaches. Part Time, or Full Time...

Assistant General Manager, Connecticut

  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 25 days 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...

Director of Aquatics

  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Yorktown Heights, 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 to the Athletic Director - Fall 2025

  • Briarcliff Manor, NY (10 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Briarcliff Manor, NY (10 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment....

Camp Aquatics Director at Greenwich

  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Join our Sacred Heart team in Greenwich, CT as an 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...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in Yorktown Heights, NY

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in Yorktown Heights, 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 Sports and Recreation Directors in Yorktown Heights, 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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