Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs
Recreation Program Coordinator jobs are open from entry-level to senior coordinator across parks and recreation departments, community centers, nonprofits, and healthcare systems, with common specializations in youth programming, adaptive recreation, and fitness and wellness. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Shaw Youth Center.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Performs and/or assists in the operation of a Youth Sports program. Establishes and maintains schedules of events as well as the rules and regulations, and by-laws to be observed. Sets up Gymnasium and athletic fields for sporting events, tournaments, and practices that require a practical knowledge of the rules and procedures of such activities (i.e., simply not manual labor assignments); inspects sports facilities and equipment for security and general conditions. Prepares and maintains youth ball fields to insure safety requirements as well as proper field layout specification are met. Aids participating youth ages 5-17 in a variety of recreational programs to include sports, fitness programs, and tournaments. Organizes and schedules events to include tournaments and sporting events and arranges for necessary publicity flyers, posters, banners, and newspaper articles. Establishes and maintains schedule of events and posts team and individual standings. Responsible for facilities and all assets in the absence of supervisor. Is responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable Air Force safety, 1 health, and security and fire regulations. Overseas and trains volunteers to include coaches, assistant coaches, and other volunteers. Responsible for planning, conducting, and preparing after-program evaluation reports for all programs. Will be required to operate up to and include a 15 passenger extended van and field maintenance equipment. May open and close facility to patrons on assigned shift. Monitors the use of the facility and ensures that only authorized patrons utilize the facility by administering identification checks and monitors patrons behavior to ensure proper order. Resolves complaints of patrons with tact and diplomacy. Assumes the responsibility of the Youth Sports Director in his/her absence. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13115442
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/20/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and have the ability to speak, read, and write English. Have experience which has been demonstrated a good knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports. In additions, experience which has shown ability to plan, supervise, administer, or cany out sports program; ability to guide and teach participants the skills and techniques for participation in various sports. Have ability to work with children and extensive knowledge of sports. Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Have progressively responsible experience in a recreation program activity which as involved recreation work in the area of specialty of which the applicant is being considered. A degree in recreation, physical education, or other related are or equivalent experience in the recreation field is desirable. Be able to satisfactorily complete a state, installation and national agency check. "This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing/or drug use."
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
Review our benefits
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
- Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
20 FSS/FSCN
502 Shaw Drive, Suite 2148
Shaw AFB, SC 29152-5028
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Overview
- 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
- Suitability/Fitness
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Shaw Youth Center.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Performs and/or assists in the operation of a Youth Sports program. Establishes and maintains schedules of events as well as the rules and regulations, and by-laws to be observed. Sets up Gymnasium and athletic fields for sporting events, tournaments, and practices that require a practical knowledge of the rules and procedures of such activities (i.e., simply not manual labor assignments); inspects sports facilities and equipment for security and general conditions. Prepares and maintains youth ball fields to insure safety requirements as well as proper field layout specification are met. Aids participating youth ages 5-17 in a variety of recreational programs to include sports, fitness programs, and tournaments. Organizes and schedules events to include tournaments and sporting events and arranges for necessary publicity flyers, posters, banners, and newspaper articles. Establishes and maintains schedule of events and posts team and individual standings. Responsible for facilities and all assets in the absence of supervisor. Is responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable Air Force safety, 1 health, and security and fire regulations. Overseas and trains volunteers to include coaches, assistant coaches, and other volunteers. Responsible for planning, conducting, and preparing after-program evaluation reports for all programs. Will be required to operate up to and include a 15 passenger extended van and field maintenance equipment. May open and close facility to patrons on assigned shift. Monitors the use of the facility and ensures that only authorized patrons utilize the facility by administering identification checks and monitors patrons behavior to ensure proper order. Resolves complaints of patrons with tact and diplomacy. Assumes the responsibility of the Youth Sports Director in his/her absence. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13115442
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/20/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and have the ability to speak, read, and write English. Have experience which has been demonstrated a good knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports. In additions, experience which has shown ability to plan, supervise, administer, or cany out sports program; ability to guide and teach participants the skills and techniques for participation in various sports. Have ability to work with children and extensive knowledge of sports. Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Have progressively responsible experience in a recreation program activity which as involved recreation work in the area of specialty of which the applicant is being considered. A degree in recreation, physical education, or other related are or equivalent experience in the recreation field is desirable. Be able to satisfactorily complete a state, installation and national agency check. "This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing/or drug use."
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
Review our benefits
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
- Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
20 FSS/FSCN
502 Shaw Drive, Suite 2148
Shaw AFB, SC 29152-5028
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Overview
- 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
- Suitability/Fitness
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recreation program coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in recreation management, kinesiology, public health, or a related field
- CPR and First Aid certification, often required before the start date
- Experience planning, scheduling, and evaluating community or recreational programs
- Proficiency with registration and facility management software
- Ability to supervise part-time staff, volunteers, and program instructors
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional credential preferred for senior openings
Tips for Your Recreation Program Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Recreation program coordinators are hired on results, so list participant counts, program retention rates, and budget figures you managed. Generic duties get skipped. Quantify what your programs delivered and who they served.
Highlight certifications on your resume header
Certifications like CPR, First Aid, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist catch a hiring manager's eye before they read your experience. Put them in a credentials line near the top, not buried in a sidebar.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists recreation program coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by population served
Job postings for this role vary significantly by population: youth, seniors, adults with disabilities, or general community. Match your search terms and your resume to the population a posting specifies so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Prepare a programming portfolio before interviews
Bring one or two program plans, event flyers, or activity schedules you created to in-person or virtual interviews. Concrete samples show planning ability faster than any verbal answer and differentiate you from candidates who only describe what they did.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Recreation coordinator roles often include evenings and weekends by default. During the offer stage, ask which days are fixed and which are flexible. Getting schedule details in writing protects you from unexpected hour changes after you start.
Recreation Program Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most recreation program coordinators?
The companies hiring the most recreation program coordinators right now include City of Salida, Town of Brookline, and City of Dubuque, IA, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Texas, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal parks departments and nonprofit community organizations consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many recreation program coordinator jobs are remote?
About 20% of recreation program coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site program delivery. Administrative sub-specialties like program planning, grant writing, and community outreach coordination are most likely to allow partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a recreation program coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in recreation management, kinesiology, public health, or a closely related field, then earn CPR and First Aid certification before you apply. Build hands-on experience through internships, seasonal park jobs, or volunteer roles running youth or community programs. Many coordinators move up from recreation leader or program assistant positions within the same department.
Can you get hired as a recreation program coordinator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level coordinator roles exist, especially at community centers and nonprofit organizations that value volunteer coordination or internship experience. Emphasize any work where you planned activities, managed a schedule, or supervised participants, even in informal settings. A relevant degree and current CPR certification often carry more weight than years of experience at the entry level.
What does the recreation program coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your program planning background and certifications, followed by an in-person or video interview with a recreation director or HR panel. Scenario questions about handling a disruptive participant, managing a last-minute venue change, or stretching a tight program budget are common. Some departments ask candidates to submit or present a sample program plan as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to recreation program coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to recreation program coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and population focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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