Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

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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Assistant Aquatics Manager

  • The Salvation Army
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

They are also required to do swimming activities from time to time and lift swimming equipment that can be heavy. At times they will be expected to participate in community center activities....

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Wellness Coordinator - Rockford

  • The Joint
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago

Front Desk Coordinator - Full Time/Part Time Location: Rockford. IL A better way to deliver care starts here! The Joint Chiropractic is revolutionizing access to care by delivering high-quality,...

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Campus Recreation Coordinator (Personal Training Coordinator) - Recreation Fitness Services

  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

**Note: Newly hired employees may be required to obtain and/or maintain certifications in American Red Cross, CPR/AED/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens and similar certifications....

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Events Coordinator

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 7 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,...

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Physical Fitness Coordinator (PRN)

  • Cape Fox Government Services
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago

Physical Fitness Exams are scheduled in four-hour blocks with flexible, event-based hours.Ideal candidates bring a background in exercise science or equivalent experience, a nationally recognized fitness...

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Wellness Event Coordinator

  • Medulla
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 12 days ago

Company Description Job Description TVG-Medulla LLC is seeking Wellness Event Coordinators (WEC) for our corporate location in Oak Brook, IL. Our Wellness Event Coordinators work within our sales...

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Accessible Recreation Coordinator: Special Olympics and Camps

  • City of Evanston, IL
  • Evanston, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 13 days ago

/AED certifications or be able to acquire and present active certifications as a condition of employment Must possess current CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention)...

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Fitness Coordinator

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Naperville, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 17 days ago

Group exercise instructor certification, CPR/AED certification, and First Aid certification required....

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Fitness Program Director

  • YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

The Fitness Director provides operational leadership to the Fitness team....

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Program Coordinator- Assistant Director of Programs

  • EIU Campus Recreation
  • Charleston, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Charleston, IL
  • 20 days ago

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years of experience in collegiate recreation programming Demonstrated experience training and supervising group fitness...

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In Search of Music Event Coordinator - Part- Time

  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago

In Search of Music Event Coordinator - Part- Time (City of Chicago) compensation: Per Event, plus supplemental Part-Time Event Coordinator (Chicago | Music | Startup Vibe). This is a re-start-up....

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Wellness Coordinator

  • Belmont Village, L.P.
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Compensation $37.50 - $38.50 per hour Job Type : Full Time Minimum Years of Experience 1 year Minimum Level of Education Certificate DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ROLE As a Wellness Coordinator at Belmont...

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Event Coordinator

  • ACES: The Society for Editing
  • IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • IL
  • 30+ days ago

ACES is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to support the planning and execution of both in-person and virtual events. This role works closely with the...

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Part-time Adult and Senior Program Recreation Leader

  • Champaign Park District
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Part-time Adult and Senior Program Recreation Leader Douglass Annex - Champaign, IL 61820; Hays Recreation Center - Champaign, IL 61821 Apply Overview Salary Range $16.25 - $17.25 Hourly Position...

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Recreation Coordinator

  • Lawndale Christian Health Center
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of recreational programs for the elderly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator positions.



Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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