General Manager​/COO Apawamis Club Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace Name in Executive Search and Consulting

THE APAWAMIS CLUB RYE, NY

The Apawamis Club, one of the Northeast’s most historic private clubs, is seeking a General Manager/Chief Operating Officer to lead a healthy, well-regarded organization into its next chapter. This is a role for a true executive: a leader who owns the business financially, builds and develops a strong senior team, and puts durable systems in place across a complex, multi-amenity operation, while serving as a visible, trusted presence for members and staff and a steward of the Club’s traditions.

The next GM/COO will bring strong financial and operational acumen, with strategic leadership, business management, and leadership development carrying equal weight with hospitality and member engagement. Priorities include disciplined P&L ownership, budgeting and long-range capital planning, developing the senior team, and building repeatable operating systems, alongside elevating dining and service consistency. The successful candidate will align operating and capital investments with the Club’s long‑term objectives and member expectations, communicate decisions clearly, and maintain a visible, approachable presence throughout the Club.

The Club has experienced and tenured department heads, and the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to become a trusted leader and partner to this group, including facilitating cross‑department collaboration to deliver a consistently strong member experience. The next leader will develop the Club’s leadership bench by effectively delegating decision‑making and fostering a culture of accountability. With a strong understanding of private club governance, the GM/COO will also build productive relationships with the Board and committees, thoughtfully balancing tradition with continued evolution while ensuring that Apawamis remains relevant, welcoming, and highly valued by current and future generations of members.

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Founded in 1890 in Rye, New York, The Apawamis Club brings together a distinguished sporting heritage and a deeply rooted family culture. Multigenerational membership is central to its identity. Members consistently identify the community, family atmosphere, and relationships with staff among the Club’s greatest strengths.

The historic 18‑hole golf course has hosted four USGA events: the 1911 U.S. Amateur, 1970 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 1978 Curtis Cup Matches, and 2005 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur. The U.S. Seniors’ Golf Association tournament originated at Apawamis in 1905. Practice facilities and an indoor Golf Performance Center with simulator bays complement the golf experience. Squash holds an equally distinctive place at Apawamis, with five courts, including two doubles courts, making it one of the few clubs in the area offering doubles squash.

Nationally accomplished players and a longstanding tradition of amateur and professional tournaments further distinguish the program.

The Club’s broader athletic offerings include seven tennis courts, three paddle courts, pickleball, and a fitness center. Extensive junior programs in golf, squash, tennis, and aquatics combine instruction and competition with summer camp experiences, connecting younger members to Club life. The renovated Lower Campus adds a zero‑entry pool, swimming lanes, and a Pool House restaurant and bar.

Dining venues throughout the clubhouse and grounds support everything from casual family meals to private gatherings and Club celebrations. Together, these facilities and traditions sustain an active, year‑round community where sport, friendship, and family life are…