Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Ewing, NJ

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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Assistant Spa Manager

  • Flourtown, PA (24 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Flourtown, PA (24 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Training & development Job Description: A holistic approach to wellness. Hand & Stone...

Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ (17 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (17 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Do people often describe you as a dynamic leader or fantastic motivator? Have you always wanted to have the power to be hands-on and develop an amazing culture in your workplace?...

Athletic Director

  • Trenton, NJ (3 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (3 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Judgment and Integrity: Exercise excellent judgment, maintain high ethical standards, and uphold scholar confidentiality....

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Internal Operations

  • Lawrenceville, NJ (4 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ (4 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Rider University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) invites applications for a Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Internal...

General Manager

  • North Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 28 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....

Athletic Director High School

  • Doylestown, PA (19 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (19 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: ADMINISTRATOR/ Athletic Director - High School Date Posted: 3/27/2025 Location: West High Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 04/30/2025    POSITION: Athletic Director...

Assistant General Manager

  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (16 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (16 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 45+ 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....

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Raritan, NJ (23 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (23 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 45+ 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...

Aquatics Director

  • Willow Grove, PA (19 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Willow Grove, PA (19 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference where social responsibility permeates the culture. Job Description Are you looking for a role where you can make an...

Camp Director at Champ Camp Great Outdoors at Holy Family University

  • Newtown, PA (8 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newtown, PA (8 miles from Ewing, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Demographic Data for Ewing, NJ

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Ewing, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Ewing, NJ 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 General Managers in Ewing, NJ
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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