Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinator Jobs in Hawthorne, CA

A Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry. They are responsible for organizing, scheduling, and directing a wide variety of sports and recreational activities. They ensure that these activities cater to people of all ages and skill levels, while promoting the benefits of physical activity for health and wellness. The coordinator also oversees the operation of facilities, manages budgets, and hires and supervises staff. They often collaborate with other community organizations to provide diverse and engaging programs.

Suitable candidates should possess excellent leadership and administrative skills, with a knack for communication and team management. Expertise in planning and executing recreational activities is a must, and they should know how to foster a positive and inclusive environment. Most positions require a degree in recreation management or a related field. Certifications such as the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) can provide an edge. Before becoming a Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinator, an individual might have served as a Recreation Leader, Sports Coach, or a Fitness Instructor, giving them practical experience with group management and program planning.

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Activity Coordinator - Wilmington - Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Ability to work independently and within a team environment and exercise mature judgement....

Recreation Leader I

  • Culver City, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Recreation Leader I Salary $16.50 - $18.19 Hourly Location CA 90232, CA Job Type Part-Time Job Number 00812 Department Parks, Recreation & Community Services Division Recreation Opening Date...

Recreation Leader II

  • Culver City, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Recreation Leader II Salary $19.22 - $21.20 Hourly Location CA 90232, CA Job Type Part-Time Job Number 00804 Department Parks, Recreation & Community Services Division Recreation Opening Date...

Event Coordinator (Part-Time)

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited and the team was spending too much time...

Manager / Event Coordinator

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 2 days ago

NOW HIRING: RESTAURANT MANAGER / EVENT COORDINATOR Traxx Restaurant Los Angeles, CA Traxx Restaurant, a long-established, family-run gem located in the heart of Los Angeles, is looking for a...

Aquatics Manager

  • Marina del Rey, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Experience in swimming and fitness teaching/management is preferred. A specialist aquatics qualification is desirable, but not required....

Director of Programs I NEW

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Ability to make good decisions and exercise appropriate judgment that balances customer and Northrop Grumman needs....

Part-Time Wellness Coordinator

  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Occasionally may be required to teach various group exercise classes....

Recreation Leader

  • Commerce, CA (12 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (12 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 4 days ago

CPR/AED/First Aid Safety training is required within 90 days of appointment....

Senior Recreation Leader

  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 8 days ago

recreational, cultural, and community service activities; assists with organizing and leading recreational activities including, but not limited to, day camp, recreational classes, special events, sports, aquatics...

Recreation Leader/Senior Recreation Leader

  • La Palma, CA (17 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • La Palma, CA (17 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 8 days ago

RECREATION LEADER: $16.50 to $20.06 per hour SENIOR RECREATION LEADER: $17.83 to $21.67 per hour The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has...

Event Coordinator

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 10 days ago

and Duties This position is being re-advertised "until filled". Applicants who previously applied to JC# 452267 DO NOT NEED to re-apply to this posting. All applications will be reviewed and only...

Youth Sports Summer Baseball And Softball Coaches (Recreation Leader Specialist III-V-N/C)

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics...

Event Coordinator, District Agricultural Association

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Hawthorne, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care...

Seasonal -Recreation Leader II (Parks)

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 11 days ago

START DATE: May 24, 2025 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION: THE POSITION This is a seasonal, hourly paid position and works under the direction of the Recreation Leader III and/or the Recreation Supervisor....

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinator Jobs in Hawthorne, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinators in Hawthorne, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.7%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
High School or GED
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinators in Hawthorne, CA
Less than 1 year
35.9%
2-4 years
29.8%
4-6 years
15.2%
1-2 years
14.7%
None
4.3%
8-10 years
0.1%


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