Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Scarsdale, NY

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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Day Camp Director - Seasonal

About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Director at the Travers Island property located...

Day Camp Health Director - Seasonal

About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Health Director at the Travers Island property...

Day Camp Aquatic Director - Seasonal

About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp: The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Aquatics Director at the Travers Island property...

General Manager

  • Huntington, NY (23 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (23 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

General Manager Job Description General Managers are responsible for meeting studio sales goals, membership renewals and ancillary service goals by pre-planning with strategic new customer...

Director, Sports (North America)

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description : About the role: Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies,...

Spa Director, New York

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Spa Director, New York The Spa Director at this luxury property is responsible for the day-to day operations of the facility to include establishing and meeting the budget and financial goals of...

Summer Day Camp Director Needed at Plandome Country Club

  • Manhasset, NY (16 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (16 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Hello! I work for KE Camps and I help operate a small camp camp (ages 5-12) locally at The Plandome Country Club and we are looking for a day camp director. Camp will run 6 weeks: Monday- Friday...

Assistant General Manager

  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 7 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...

General Manager (Luxury Health Club)

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 8 days ago

With a company mission to improve the quality of life through exercise, education, and community LA PALESTRA employees assure the highest attention to detail in all its spaces....

General Manager - Floater

  • Nanuet, NY (11 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Nanuet, NY (11 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 8 days ago

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

Assistant General Manager, Long Island

  • Great Neck, NY (17 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (17 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 9 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...

Sr. Mgr, Associate Creative Director, Sports

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with...

Assistant General Manager (GR)

  • Old Greenwich, CT (12 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (12 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 11 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...

Assistant Day Camp Director- Seasonal

  • Pelham, NY (7 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pelham, NY (7 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Assist and oversee the daily operations of the Winged Foot Day Camp including staff schedules, camp schedule/activities, and field trips/vendorsAssist the Manager of Youth Programs with promotion...

Gym Manager

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (18 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (18 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Club Managers, Personal Trainers and Membership Sales Talent! Our NEWEST Anytime Fitness Club in Westchester County is adding to the Team the best-of-the-best gym membership managers and certified...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Scarsdale, NY

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Scarsdale, NY 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 Scarsdale, 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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