Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Sacramento, 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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Activity Coordinator

  • Carmichael, CA (9 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carmichael, CA (9 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games...

Special Projects - Event Coordinator (Temporary)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary position. The Events Coordinator, under direction of the operations director...

Activity Coordinator - ALZ

  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games...

Recreation Coordinator - Youth Enrichment

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 18 days ago

The Recreation Coordinator Youth Enrichment is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing recreational and educational programs that engage and inspire youth. This position focuses...

Aquatics Manager

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Manager Training CPR/AED certification required within the first 3 months of hire Ability to work in a stationery position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time Ability to communicate...

Activity Coordinator - ALZ

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games...

Wellness Coordinator

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Oversees the Centers fitness room and instructs seniors on the proper use of Fitness equipment. Coordinates repair and maintenance of fitness equipment....

Intramural Sports Coordinator

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Must acquire CPR/AED and First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment. Certification must be kept current. Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check....

Aquatics Manager

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Experience in swimming and fitness teaching/management is preferred. A specialist aquatics qualification is desirable, but not required....

Camp Recreation Leader

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direction is provided by a higher-level position. Camp Recreation Leaders do not supervise....

Recreation Leader - Camp Mather Summer 2025 (outside of San Francisco) - 3279 TEX As-Needed

  • Mather, CA (11 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mather, CA (11 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBeth at [email protected] Application Opening: January 30, 2025 Application Deadline: Apply...

Afterschool Program Recreation Leader

  • Davis, CA (17 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Davis, CA (17 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The City of Davis Parks & Community Services offers an afterschool program for youth, 6 to 12 years of age. The Senior Recreation Leader position is responsible ensuring a fun-filled, safe,...

Child Care Associate

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Our resort-style clubs are where fitness, family and community all come together....

Recreation Leader

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge of Fundamental rules, strategies, techniques, and skills of a variety of recreational activities such as athletics, physical fitness, games, arts, crafts, and music....

Dungeons & Dragons Club Recreation Leader

  • Davis, CA (17 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Davis, CA (17 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Dungeons & Dragons Club Recreation Leader City of Davis Parks & Community Services offers a beginner and intermediate level Dungeons & Dragons Club. The Recreation Leader positions are...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Sacramento, CA 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 Program Coordinators in Sacramento, 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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