Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in New York

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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Director of Sports Medicine

  • Vassar
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Department Athletics and Physical Education Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an...

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Director, Aquatics

  • JCC Association
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Audits and completes Aquatics payrolls. Delivers nationally sanctioned certification classes; including but not limited to Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor training, when needed....

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Spa Manager

  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Position has responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of employees delivering spa services, including salon, skin care, program coordination, reservations, reception...

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Fitness Manager

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Scarsdale, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Scarsdale, NY
  • 9 hours ago

certification preferred (AFAA, ISSA, Les Mills, Zumba, etc.)...

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General Manager - Floater

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • East Northport, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • East Northport, NY
  • 1 day ago

A degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field may satisfy this requirement in lieu of a certification, subject to qualification and approval....

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Gym Manager

  • PureGym
  • Baldwin, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin, NY
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Qualifications: Proven leadership ability in an educational, fitness or professional setting....

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Assistant General Manager

  • Kings Athletic Club
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

The club blends racquet sports, swim, fitness, wellness, dining, and social programming in an environment where service is expected to feel personal, polished, and consistent....

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General Manager

  • Life Time Fitness
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day....

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General Manager (Luxury Health Club)

  • LA PALESTRA
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

COMPANY LA PALESTRA is a premier luxury hybrid health and wellness center integrating medical, nutrition, behavioral, and fitness components under one roof....

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Aquatics Supervisor

  • LTFMGTCO LTF Club Management Co, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

As the Aquatics Supervisor, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment....

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Aquatics Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 days ago

This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Team Members....

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Sports and Fitness Director (CYS) NF-04

  • United States Army Installation Management Command
  • West Point, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • West Point, NY
  • 14 days ago

This position is located at the Youth Sports and Fitness Center, West Point, NY....

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Assistant Director of Sports Performance

  • Vassar College
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Department Athletics and Physical Education Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an...

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Planet Fitness - Assistant General Manager - Niagara Falls

  • Taymax
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 15 days ago

Hard working, enthusiastic, energetic and a passion for health and fitness! Ability to work independently as well as part of a team....

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Fitness Manager

  • New York Sports Clubs
  • Huntington, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntington, NY
  • 15 days ago

climbing stairs (where applicable), repetitive squatting, bending and lifting, restacking of weights, moving of equipment as necessary, standing for long periods of time, and ability to demonstrate other exercise...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in New York 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 New York
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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