Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Aston, PA

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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Fitness Manager

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Woodbury, NJ (16 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbury, NJ (16 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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Assistant General Manager

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Media, PA (3 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Media, PA (3 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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General Manager (WY)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Wayne, PA (13 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (13 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 3 days ago

You maintain managerial oversight for all departments (Membership Sales, Front Desk Personnel, Personal Training, Edge Kids, Group Exercise and Maintenance) and communicates regularly with department...

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Summer Lifeguard / Pool Manager

  • AquaSafe Pool Management
  • Newark, DE (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, DE (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Lifeguards ensure proper pool water chemicals, record keeping and maintaining a clean and enjoyable aquatics facility....

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Assistant Spa Manager

  • Four Seasons
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Discounted Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Parking and Septa access City Fitness membership Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S....

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Fitness Manager

  • Retro Fitness
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Conduct new member fitness assessments. Operations Coordinate and work within club support functions of Fitness, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology....

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General Manager

  • Crunchfitness-fitnessholdings
  • Norristown, PA (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Norristown, PA (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 16 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....

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Spa Director

  • Four Seasons
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

About the Role The Spa Director leads the Spa and Fitness operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while driving business performance....

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Fitness Manager

  • New York Sports Clubs
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 45+ 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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Camp Aquatics Director at Montgomery

  • ESF Camps
  • Chester Springs, PA (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chester Springs, PA (19 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Implement ESF Aquatics program and curriculum. Ensure aquatics team members bring swim lessons to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance....

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Outdoor Pool Manager

  • YMCA of the Upper Main Line
  • Coatesville, PA (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (22 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Deliver safe, enjoyable instructional and recreational swim programs to all program participants; specifically develop lessons plans for weeklong aquatic sports camp....

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General Manager Social, Golf - Leadership Talent Network

  • Five Iron Golf
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Description Backed by Callaway Golf and Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron blends world-class technology with hospitality-driven service across its sports bars,...

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Camp Aquatics Director - Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

  • ESF Camps
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Implement ESF Aquatics program and curriculum. Ensure aquatics team members bring swim lessons to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance....

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Camp Aquatics Director Haverford

  • ESF Summer Camps
  • Haverford, PA (11 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Haverford, PA (11 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Implement ESF Aquatics program and curriculum. Ensure aquatics team members bring swim lessons to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance....

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Summer Day Camp Director

  • KE Camps
  • Wallingford, PA (3 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wallingford, PA (3 miles from Aston, PA)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Aston, PA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Aston, PA 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 Aston, PA
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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