Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinator Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Recreation Coordinator - Hershey Lodge

  • Hershey, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey...

Recreation Leader 2

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

This posting is only for employees in the Department of Parks and Recreation with permanent Civil Service status and who meet the experience requirements as a Recreation Leader 1. ABOUT THE...

Summer Camp Supervisor

  • PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • PA
  • 2 hours ago

/AED certification Ability to tolerate loud noises Ability to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; ability to climb ladders Preferred Requirements Summer camp Supervisor experience Pay This is an...

Store - PHI-KING OF PRUSSIA, PA Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests....

Retail - Event Coordinator for Birthday Parties and Balloons. King of Prussia #9811

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Store - PHI-KING OF PRUSSIA, PA Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests....

Event Coordinator

  • McMurray, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • McMurray, PA
  • 4 days ago

Store - McMurray, PA Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests. Deliver...

Part Time Summer Camp Coordinator - Mont Alto MedCamp

  • Mont Alto, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mont Alto, PA
  • 5 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Part Time Summer Camp Coordinator - Mont Alto MedCamp

  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago

Part Time Summer Camp Coordinator - Mont Alto MedCamp Pennsylvania State University, United States about 6 hours ago Location: State College, PENNSYLVANIA Job Type: PartTime APPLICATION...

Part Time Summer Camp Coordinator - Mont Alto MedCamp

  • University Park, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 5 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Part-Time Wellness Coordinator

  • Gettysburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Gettysburg, PA
  • 7 days ago

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a background and enthusiastic interest in preventative health education and work...

Camp Coordinator

  • West Grove, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • West Grove, PA
  • 7 days ago

Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness....

Event Coordinator

  • State College, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 8 days ago

Store - STATE COLLEGE, PAPlan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests....

Event Coordinator

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 11 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...

ADON - Wellness Coordinator LPN / RN

  • Richboro, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richboro, PA
  • 12 days ago

Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can...

Recreation Leader Trainee (General)(Bilingual)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 15 days ago

any bachelors degree program and the completion of the equivalent of two years of experience or 3 seasons (of at least 6 months each) leading participants in recreation sports leagues, day camps, aquatics...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinator Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Activity Coordinators in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.8%
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 Pennsylvania
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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