Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Trumbull, CT

A Sports and Recreation General Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of a sports or fitness facility. These include managing staff, developing and implementing budgets, maintaining the facility, planning programs and activities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in the success of the facility by creating a welcoming and safe environment for members, promoting health and fitness, and ensuring the business runs effectively and efficiently.

The role requires a combination of business acumen, people management skills, and a passion for health and fitness. A bachelor's degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field is typically required. Certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Sports Management Professional (CSMP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, an individual may have roles such as a Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Center Manager, or Sports Facility Manager. These roles provide experience in the operational aspects of a facility, as well as staff management and customer service.

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Fitness Manager (OR)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Orange, CT (9 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CT (9 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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Assistant General Manager

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Hamden, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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General Manager (DB)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Danbury, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 3 days ago

You maintain managerial oversight for all departments (Membership Sales, Front Desk Personnel, Personal Training, Edge Kids, Group Exercise and Maintenance) and communicates regularly with department...

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Assistant General Manager (TR)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 5 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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General Manager - LUG Sports - Fairfield League

  • LUG Sports
  • Fairfield, CT (7 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (7 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 19 days ago

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE - it's a simple statement that means so much to thousands of LUG athletes across North America. For many young adults, aging out of minor sports marks the end of their...

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General Manager / Center Director / Fitness Director / PT Director

  • KidStrong
  • Fairfield, CT (7 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (7 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 21 days ago

Background in childrens programming, fitness, education, or athletics is a plus. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills....

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General Manager

  • St George's Golf & Country Club
  • East Setauket, NY (23 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (23 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 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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Spa Manager

  • Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
  • Cheshire, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (22 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms NOW HIRING SPA SALES MANAGER! Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Location is...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Norwalk, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field....

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Summer Day Camp Director

  • KE Camps
  • Redding, CT (9 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Redding, CT (9 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ 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...

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General Manager

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Norwalk, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (15 miles from Trumbull, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Trumbull, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sports and Recreation General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Trumbull, CT 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 General Managers in Trumbull, CT
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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