Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Flemington, 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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Associate Athletic Director - Cap Management and Strategy

  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Athletic Director - Cap Management and Strategy for Athletics Compliance. Among the key duties of the position are the following:...

Associate Athletic Director - Cap Management and Strategy Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Athletic Director Cap Management and Strategy for Athletics Compliance. Among the key duties of the position...

Associate Athletic Director - Cap Management and Strategy

  • Piscataway, NJ (21 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (21 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Athletic Director Cap Management and Strategy for Athletics Compliance. Among the key duties of the position are the following:...

Fitness Manager

  • Green Brook, NJ (20 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Green Brook, NJ (20 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Knowledge of anatomy, functional exercise, basic nutrition, and basic exercise science Conducts Fitness Assessments according to Company protocol Educates members on current health and fitness issues...

Substitute Pool Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: Princeton Middle School Date Available: 07/01/2025-06/30/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled   Additional Information:...

Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ (9 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (9 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 17 days 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?...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ (9 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (9 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Job Description: A holistic approach to wellness. Hand & Stone Hillsborough is growing rapidly! We are currently seeking an energetic and reliable Assistant Spa Manager to help us run our...

Director of Spa

  • Peapack, NJ (17 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ (17 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Athletic Director

  • Trenton, NJ (21 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (21 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 30+ 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 (18 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ (18 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 30+ 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 (21 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (21 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 30+ 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....

Assistant General Manager of Production Operations

  • Phillipsburg, NJ (18 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (18 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Exercise sound judgment and autonomy to make decisions that align with organizational goals, resolve issues promptly, and escalate critical situations immediately to ensure operational continuity....

Athletic Director High School

  • Doylestown, PA (20 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (20 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 45+ 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...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Raritan, NJ (12 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (12 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 60+ 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...

Pool Manager

  • Bridgewater, NJ (14 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (14 miles from Flemington, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

The Pool Manager is the front-line leader who ensures we provide safe, clean, family friendly aquatic facilities....

Demographic Data for Flemington, NJ

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

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Flemington, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.7%
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 General Managers in Flemington, 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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