Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Washington, DC

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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Event Coordinator

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 11 hours ago

Store - DC-ALEXANDRIA/POTOMAC YARD, VA Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for...

Part Time Recreation Leader III - Facility Operations Leader

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 hours ago

Rental requests could include: Birthday parties, meetings, classes, baby showers, softplay room, racquetball reservations, group reservations, picnic reservations, and outdoor rental space Assist with Aquatics...

Wedding/Event Coordinator

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Starting at $25/hour City Experiences is seeking a Wedding/Event Coordinator for our City Cruises operation in Washington, DC. Must have experience with Weddings! About You: This person will be...

Event Coordinator for Innovative Health Research Events

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Event Coordinator for Innovative Health Research Events Allen Integrated Solutions LLC View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Healthcare and Science...

Temporary Recreation Leader I- Front Desk

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

Temporary Recreation Leader I Front Desk Attendant Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of...

Recreation Leader - Benjamin Gaither Center

  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago

CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire)....

Events Coordinator

  • Centreville, VA (23 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Centreville, VA (23 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The Events Coordinator is responsible for providing logistical and tactical support to the Events and Corporate Communications team as well as adult programming (Squash,...

Aquatics Manager On Duty

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 10 days ago

As a reminder to all applicants, the Aquatics Staff will do all they can to honor the pool preferences indicated....

Group Fitness Coordinator

  • Waldorf, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 10 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....

Wellness Coordinator

  • Mitchellville, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mitchellville, MD (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications A bachelor's and/or master's degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training or related discipline....

Therapeutic Recreation Program Director (Recreation Assistant VII, Grade S7)

  • Wheaton, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wheaton, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago

Exercise sound judgment and maturity in maintaining a positive and safe program environment....

Therapeutic Recreation Leader (Recreation Assistant V, Grade S5)

  • Wheaton, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wheaton, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago

The department manages 39 facilities including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics...

Temporary Recreation Leader III- Head Lifeguard

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 17 days ago

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First AID certified from American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certification provider. Nationally-recognized pool operation certification....

Temporary Recreation Leader III -Counselor in Training Coordinator

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 18 days ago

Temporary Recreation Leader III Counselor in Training Coordinator Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the...

Assistant Facility Manager-(Recreation Services Coordinator II)-Belmont Manor & Historic Park

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 days ago

Howard County Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Washington, DC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC
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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