Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Bloomfield, 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...

Girls L.E.A.D Sports Coordinator

  • Queens Village, NY (23 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (23 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge of effective sports, health & fitness programming for female participants. Strong leader and team-builder....

Teen & Sports Coordinator

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred....

Teen & Sports Coordinator (Greenpoint YMCA)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

-Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred.Benefits:The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free...

Physical Education Program Coordinator - Flushing, NY

  • Flushing, NY (19 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (19 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications 1-2 years related experience in health, wellness, and/or fitness programming Considerable knowledge of safety, recreation, physical education, sports management, exercise physiology,...

Event Coordinator

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Summer Camp Supervisor - June 2025 to August 2025

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

detailing important information for the week ahead, with an emphasis on boosting morale and maintaining a positive staff culture Communicate and effectively partner as needed with Support Supervisors, Aquatics...

Event Coordinator- Financial Services (JM18-184225511)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 12 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...

Onsite Corporate Event Coordinator (Summer Temporary Position)

  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 13 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 (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 13 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 (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 14 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 (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 15 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...

OMH Resident Wellness Coordinator - Full-time;4205-208-N

  • Jamaica, NY (21 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (21 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and...

Recreation Coordinator (Springfield Family Shelter)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 19 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 (18 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Bloomfield, NJ)
  • 20 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...

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

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Bloomfield, NJ 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 Bloomfield, 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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