Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist (Full Time)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist leads, develops, implements, and supervises youth sports, recreation, physical activity, enrichment, wellness, and community-based programs at St. Luke's SportsPlex. The role plans and leads programming, develops instructional content, mentors staff and volunteers, and coordinates operational logistics. It also serves as a primary point of contact for participants, families, schools, community groups, and program partners.

Requirements

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.
Strong leadership, communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Education, Parks & Recreation, or a related field.
Experience leading youth sports programs, camps, enrichment programs, after-school programs, recreational activities, or community engagement initiatives.

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 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, 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 guide Sports & Recreation Specialists, coaches, instructors, volunteers, and part-time staff.
Monitor program quality and participant satisfaction and identify 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.