Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Clark, NJ

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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Raritan Bay Area YMCA

Aquatics Coordinator

lessons, maintaining aquatic facilities, training aquatic staff, implementing and conducting a diversified aquatics program and aquatics events, and performing other departmental activities as required...

Event Coordinator- Financial Services (JM18-184225511)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Full Job DescriptionOur client is looking for an Event Coordinator to join their team!This is an onsite role in Manhattan, and travel is required 25% of the time! You must be able to work OT as...

Aquatics Coordinator

  • Red Bank, NJ (22 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (22 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The dynamic aquatics department at Red Bank YMCA and Camp Zehnder is looking for a motivated Aquatics Coordinator!...

Onsite Corporate Event Coordinator (Summer Temporary Position)

  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through...

Event Coordinator- Financial Services - JM18-184225510

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Full Job DescriptionOur client is looking for an Event Coordinator to join their team!This is an onsite role in Manhattan, and travel is required 25% of the time! You must be able to work OT as...

American Girl NYC - Community and Event Coordinator (seasonal)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.  Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children...

Recreation Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

_Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you interested in working somewhere where you KNOW you are making a...

Recreation Program Director

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

programming for men and women in the Department's care and custody, on housing units and in communal spaces, in city jail facilities (including but not limited to facilitating sports and games, movement, fitness...

Recreation Coordinator (Springfield Family Shelter)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Recreation Coordinator (Springfield Family Shelter) Job Locations US-NY-Springfield Job ID 2025-13920 Category Community and Social Services Compensation Salary is $18.72/HR Type Regular Full-Time...

Event Coordinator

  • Woodbridge, NJ (4 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (4 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Event Coordinator supports the sales department in executing the important behind-the-scenes administrative functions that keep the Store functioning...

Seasonal Citywide Special Events Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

NYC Parks is the steward of nearly 30,000 acres of land - 14 percent of New York City - including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to...

Workplace Experience & Events Coordinator - NYC

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion....

Event Coordinator - Part Time

  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Company Overview: Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in unique, custom products and services highly sought after by homeowners. As a locally operated business supported by a national franchise with over...

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Aquatics & Recreation Coordinator

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Aquatics: Evening Supervisor of pools Supervising lifeguards Overseeing maintenance of pool including chemical, cleanliness Lifeguarding as needed Other Aquatics Duties as needed Recreation: Creating...

Event Coordinator

  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Veris Residential, Inc. is a forward-thinking real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily owns, operates, acquires and develops premier Class A multifamily properties in the Northeast. Our...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Clark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Clark, NJ 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 Clark, NJ
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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