Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist (Full Time)
St. Luke's University Health Network
- Full Time
About the role
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and supervising a variety of youth sports, recreation, physical activity, enrichment, wellness, and community-based programs at St. Luke's SportsPlex.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and lead sports, recreation, fitness, wellness, enrichment, and physical activity programs for youth and community participants.
- Develop lesson plans, program curriculum, activities, and instructional content that promote age-appropriate skill development, physical literacy, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles.
- Lead and facilitate daily programming including camps, clinics, after-school programs, PlayFit programs, introductory sports classes, recreational leagues, special events, and community initiatives.
- Serve as a lead instructor and role model for participants while creating a positive, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
- Assist with planning seasonal program offerings, schedules, special events, and community engagement activities.
- Mentor, train, support, and provide guidance to Sports & Recreation Specialists, coaches, instructors, volunteers, and part-time staff.
- Monitor program quality and participant satisfaction while identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Coordinate facility space, equipment, supplies, staffing needs, and operational logistics to support programs.
- Manage program registrations, attendance tracking, participant records, and administrative reporting.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, parents, caregivers, schools, community groups, and program partners.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods. Ability to use standard office equipment including computers and mobile devices. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
Ability to travel locally for meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Education, Parks & Recreation, or related field preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years of experience in recreation programming, parks and recreation, youth development, physical education, sports instruction, coaching, camp administration, or a related field required. Experience leading youth sports programs, camps, enrichment programs, after-school programs, recreational activities, or community engagement initiatives preferred. Strong leadership, communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!