Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

A Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator oversees the development and execution of a variety of sports and recreational programs. They are responsible for organizing events, managing daily operations, coordinating staff, preparing budgets, and promoting the program to increase participation. This role involves ensuring all program activities adhere to regulations and safety standards, developing schedules, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs to ensure they meet the needs of participants.

To be successful in this role, a Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator should have strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and good communication and interpersonal skills. A bachelor's degree in sports management, recreation, or a related field is typically required. Some roles may also require experience in the industry and specific certifications, such as CPR or first aid training. Before becoming a Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator, a person may have roles such as a Sports Coach, Recreation Assistant, or Fitness Instructor.

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Recreation Leader I

  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 19 hours 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 (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 19 hours 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
  • 22 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 hours 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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 (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

Part-Time Wellness Coordinator

  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Recreation Leader

  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Senior Recreation Leader

  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, 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 (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • La Palma, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, 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...

Customer Service/Event Coordinator

  • La Canada Flintridge, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • La Canada Flintridge, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Customer Service for Special events, work in various part of the events, good attitude, willing to help, this position can be part time or full time, weekend hours are available, great...

Event Coordinator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 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 (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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 (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, 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 Program Coordinator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Los Angeles, 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 Program Coordinators in Los Angeles, 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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