Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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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Athletic Director and Supervisor of Health and Physical Education

  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Position Type: Administration/Director of Athletics Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Summit High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Athletic Director & Supervisor of Health and...

Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, 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?...

Assistant Spa Manager

  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

General Manager - New Jersey

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago

General Manager OUR WHY At All-Star Sports Academy (ASSA) we deliver impact through our mission Inspiring and mentoring young athletes to become successful individuals one game, one lesson, and...

Director of Spa

  • Peapack, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ
  • 7 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...

Fitness Manager

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 9 days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

General Manager

  • Totowa, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Position Overview The General Manager is responsible for effectively managing all facets of their gym, including, but not limited to hiring, training, development of team members and overall gym...

Fitness Manager

  • Howell, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 12 days ago

At Retro Fitness, "Get Real" is our promise of offering an honest, simple, non-intimidating approach to helping our community achieve their fitness goals. The Fitness Manager will ensure that...

General Manager/Facility Manager

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 12 days ago

The General Manager will also exercise discretion of and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance within the Retro Fitness Outlet....

Athletic Director

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 14 days ago

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

Assistant Camp Director - East Orange YMCA

  • East Orange, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 20 days ago

Assistant Camp Director - East Orange YMCA East Orange YMCA, 100 N ARLINGTON AVE, EAST ORANGE, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1660 Wednesday, April 9, 2025 We are an all - inclusive...

Summer Day Camp Director

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 21 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...

General Manager

  • Marlboro, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ
  • 22 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....

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Internal Operations

  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, 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...

Director of Sports Medicine

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 29 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 29 days ago

appropriately, Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence Required Years of Experience: 5 Other Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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