Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Virginia

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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Health and Wellness Coordinator Senior Living

  • Salem, VA
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  • Salem, VA
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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 become your...

Recreation Leader (Recreation Centers)

  • Suffolk, VA
  • moments ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • moments ago

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change....

Wellness Coordinator RN/LPN/RMA - Regency

  • Fishersville, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fishersville, VA
  • 16 hours ago

Title: Wellness Coordinator (RN/LPN/RMA) Location: Fishersville, Virginia One Family. One Community. Join our Award-Winning Team today! Currently seeking a Director of Health and Wellness at our...

Health & Wellness Coordinator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 2 days ago

Starting at $32.50 (if UAI/ISP certified) Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Health & Wellness Coordinator! The HWC is a nurse leader who supports clinical operations alongside...

ADON Health and Wellness Coordinator

  • Bristol, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Bristol, VA
  • 7 days ago

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Come Join a Great Team! Brookdale Bristol is a 98 bed assisted living community The Health and...

Events Coordinator, Strategic Events

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more....

Child Care Manager (Onsite)

  • King George, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • King George, VA
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops,...

Wellness Coordinator RN/LPN/RMA - RWV Greenbrier

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 8 days ago

Title: Wellness Coordinator (RN/LPN/RMA) Location: Charlottesville, Virginia One Family. One Community. Join our Award-Winning Team today! Currently seeking a Director of Health and Wellness at...

Financial Wellness Coordinator

  • West McLean, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • West McLean, VA
  • 9 days ago

The Financial Wellness Coordinator is responsible for supporting our workplace financial wellness program. This role will focus on program administration, vendor management, and operational...

Part Time Recreation Leader II- Mt Vernon

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 13 days ago

Leaders may assist, plan, lead, instruct and guide youth 5-17 years old from all backgrounds in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, STEAM, Social and Emotional Learning, physical fitness...

Aquatics Manager

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 14 days ago

Within 60 days of hire, completion of American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or equivalent American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent preferred (not required) Proficient...

Sports Coordinator - Salem YMCA

  • Salem, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 15 days ago

Under the guidance of the Youth and Family Director, the Sports Coordinator will oversee specific sports for 3-7 year olds offered by the YMCA. Currently the YMCA offers soccer, t-ball and...

Sports Coordinator - Tanglewood YMCA

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago

Under the guidance of the Youth and Family Director, the Sports Coordinator will oversee specific sports offered by the YMCA for 3-4 year-olds. Currently, the YMCA provides soccer and basketball....

Aquatics Manager

  • Ruther Glen, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Ruther Glen, VA
  • 15 days ago

Assists to create and schedule swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets. 8. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. 9....

Assistant Child Care Manager - Caroline Family YMCA

  • Ruther Glen, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Ruther Glen, VA
  • 15 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops,...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Program Coordinators in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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