Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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Aquatics Coordinator - Palo Alto

  • YMCA of Silicon Valley
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

Currently certified in CPR/AED and first aid, or be certified within 30 days of hire....

In Person

Recreation Leader I, II, III (Facility Attendant)

  • City of Millbrae
  • Millbrae, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Millbrae, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Definition: Under supervision, to provide facility support to recreation programs, activities or services; understands and adheres to facility policies and procedures; and performs related work as...

In Person Part Time

Activity Coordinator - ALZ

  • Oakmont Management Group
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago

social atmosphere throughout the secured Traditions area Promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled high quality activities excursions special events guest speakers movie showings exercise...

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Recreation Leader (PT Unbenefited)

  • City of Milpitas
  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ***APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A REGULAR BASIS *** The Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Recreation...

In Person Part Time

Recreation Leader III - Sports

  • City of Pleasanton
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Get in the game with Pleasanton Sports! The City of Pleasanton is seeking dependable, energetic, and experienced recreation professionals to serve as Recreation Leader III - Sports and help keep...

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Event Coordinator

  • SBM Management
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

SBM Management is searching for an Event Coordinator! The Event Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and performance of activities associated with conference room and event set-ups per...

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Director of Programs, IRiSS

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun....

Remote

Health & Wellness Coordinator

  • YMCA of Greater San Francisco
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Work up to 20 hours in direct service, conducting wellness orientations, teaching group exercise classes, and engaging members in their health and fitness goals....

In Person Part Time

Tot Time Substitute Teacher (Senior Recreation Leader) (20487270)

  • City of Union City, CA
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

East Bay Job Type Seasonal Close Date Continuous Salary $18.86-$22.92 Hourly Additional Questionnaires None About Union City A Good Place to Live The City of Union City, is a recipient of the 1999...

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Recreation Coordinator

  • LGS Recreation (Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education & Recreation)
  • Saratoga, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Saratoga, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

SPORTS SUMMARY: Under general supervision of a Recreation Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for developing and administering programs related to a variety of Department activities including: aquatics...

In Person

Recreation Leader II - Sports

  • City of Dublin (CA)
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Work is performed with limited supervision and requires the exercise of judgement within established policies, procedures, and guidelines....

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Resident Services & Wellness Coordinator - Bilingual (Cantonese/Mandarin)

  • EBALDC
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

residents to healthcare, food access, financial assistance, and public benefits Plan and lead community programs, workshops, and engagement activities Coordinate wellness initiatives (health education, fitness...

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As-Needed - Recreation Leader I/II/III

  • City of Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

responsible for the planning, organization, development, and leadership of a specific recreation activity or group of several closely related activities in specialty areas such as athletics/sports, aquatics...

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Recreation Leader I - Senior Center (Year-round)

  • City of Dublin, CA
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

This classification does not exercise direct supervisory responsibility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this classification....

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Recreation Leader I - Senior Center

  • City of Dublin (CA)
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

This classification does not exercise direct supervisory responsibility.The following duties are typical for this classification....

In Person

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.6%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
4.4%
High School or GED
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some College
0.5%
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 Palo Alto, 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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