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Program Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... as museum visits, athletic activities) as assigned. * Responsible to check employee mailbox ... Program Specialist must fully align with TNM's strategy and mission, showcasing leadership ...

Program Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... as museum visits, athletic activities) as assigned. * Responsible to check employee mailbox ... Program Specialist must fully align with TNM's strategy and mission, showcasing leadership ...

Program Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... as museum visits, athletic activities) as assigned. * Responsible to check employee mailbox ... Program Specialist must fully align with TNM's strategy and mission, showcasing leadership ...

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How much do athletic program specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for athletic program specialist in the United States is $68,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an athletic program specialist do?

An Athletic Program Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing sports and fitness programs within organizations such as schools, community centers, or recreation departments. They develop schedules, manage budgets, ensure compliance with regulations, and often work closely with coaches, athletes, and other staff to deliver effective athletic programs. Their duties may also include promoting events, maintaining equipment, and evaluating program effectiveness to improve future offerings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an athletic program specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as an Athletic Program Specialist, you need knowledge of sports management, event planning, and program development, typically supported by a degree in sports administration or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, budgeting tools, and athletic compliance systems is often required. Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills help in coordinating teams and engaging diverse participants. These abilities are crucial for ensuring successful program delivery, efficient operations, and positive participant experiences.

How does an athletic program specialist typically collaborate with coaches and other staff to ensure successful program delivery?

As an Athletic Program Specialist, collaboration with coaches, trainers, and administrative staff is a key part of the role. Specialists regularly coordinate scheduling, assist with program planning, and help address logistical challenges to ensure smooth execution of athletic events and activities. They often act as a bridge between coaching staff and organizational leadership, facilitating communication, managing resources, and supporting compliance with institutional or league policies. This teamwork ensures that both athletes and staff have what they need for a successful and safe program experience.

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Infographic showing various Athletic Program Specialist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 4% Full Time, 90% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,012 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Athletic Program Specialist - G117 - Athletics

Columbus, GA • On-site

Columbus Consolidated Government
Government Relations and Lobbying Services • 1 - 5K employees

$38K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities This position performs specialized duties in support of athletic programming. Plans, organizes, and oversees adult recreational programs; conducts organizational meetings; creates rules and regulations; collects fees; coordinates schedules and tournament brackets; conducts hearings concerning rule violations; registers teams with national organizations; orders equipment and trophies; updates division Web site with league schedules, standings, and photos. Trains, assigns, supervises, and directs athletic staff.

Monitors budgetary monies to ensure fund availability; ensures that vendors and employees are properly paid. Serves as a liaison with volunteer youth sports organizations to ensure compliance with government rules. Recruits, organizes, and oversees special events.

Schedules, conducts, and collects fees for youth coach certification classes; collects fees for re-certifications. Receives and processes work order requests from various user groups and individuals. Monitors facilities use to ensure safety of program participants.

Coordinates with Muscogee County School District to schedule sporting events. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles of athletic facility and program management.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary administration. Skill in problem solving and decision making. Skill in management and supervision.

Skill in operating standard office equipment including work related computer applications. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.

The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing - for sustained periods of time.

Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.

Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. The work is typically performed in an office, athletic facilities, or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, or irritating chemicals.