Sports and Recreation Specialist (Part Time)

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

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About The Position

The Sports & Recreation Specialist implements and facilitates youth sports, recreation, physical activity, enrichment, wellness, and community-based programs at St. Luke's SportsPlex. The role leads programming and instruction, supports seasonal offerings and community engagement, and helps maintain the administrative and operational needs of programs. The specialist serves as a positive role model and helps provide participants with a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.

Requirements

• Strong 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.
• One to three years of experience in recreation programming, parks and recreation, youth development, physical education, sports instruction, coaching, camp administration, or a related field.
• Experience with youth sports programs, camps, enrichment programs, after-school programs, recreational activities, or community engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate sports, recreation, fitness, wellness, enrichment, and physical activity programs for youth and community participants.
• Implement lesson plans, curriculum, activities, and instruction 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 an instructor and positive role model while creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• Assist with seasonal program offerings, schedules, special events, and community engagement activities.
• Assist with facility setup, equipment organization, supplies, and operational logistics.
• Manage program registrations, attendance tracking, participant records, and required administrative documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for participants, parents, caregivers, schools, community groups, and program partners.
• Support outreach and relationship-building with schools, municipalities, parks and recreation departments, youth organizations, and community groups.
• Support marketing and promotional activities to increase awareness and participation in SportsPlex programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed