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Recreational Sports Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Job Summary Under the direction of the Program Director of Recreational Sports and Student Activities, the Recreational Sports Specialist will provide administrative support and coordination of a ...

The Sports Director provides leadership, management, and oversight for all youth and adult sports ... This position regularly works in gymnasiums, athletic fields, recreation spaces, and outdoor ...

Sports Director

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$57K - $59K/yr

Overview The Sports Director provides leadership, management, and oversight for all youth and adult ... This position regularly works in gymnasiums, athletic fields, recreation spaces, and outdoor ...

Director of Racquet Sports at Kingwood Country Club | Premier Private Golf & Country Club Ready to ... A bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field. * A ...

Director of Racquet Sports at Kingwood Country Club | Premier Private Golf & Country Club Ready to ... A bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field. * A ...

Director of Racquet Sports at Kingwood Country Club | Premier Private Golf & Country Club Ready to ... A bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field. * A ...

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How much do recreational sports director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for recreational sports director in the United States is $83,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recreational sports director?

A Recreational Sports Director is a professional responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing recreational sports programs and activities within a community, organization, or educational institution. They manage staff, coordinate events and leagues, ensure the safety and maintenance of facilities, and work to increase participation in recreational activities. Their goal is to promote physical activity, wellness, and community engagement through diverse sports offerings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recreational sports director?

To thrive as a Recreational Sports Director, you need a background in sports management, programming, and budgeting, often supported by a degree in recreation, sports administration, or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, facility management systems, and CPR/first aid certification is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills help in motivating teams and coordinating diverse programs. These skills ensure effective program delivery, participant satisfaction, and safe, well-managed recreational environments.

What are some typical challenges a recreational sports director might face when managing multiple programs simultaneously?

A Recreational Sports Director often oversees a variety of leagues, classes, and events, which can lead to challenges in scheduling, resource allocation, and staff coordination. Balancing the needs of different participant groups—such as youth, adults, and seniors—requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, adapting to fluctuating participation rates and ensuring program quality while staying within budget can be demanding, but these challenges also offer opportunities to develop leadership and problem-solving abilities.

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Recreational Sports Specialist

Houston, TX • On-site

Houston Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

$52K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

We are currently seeking a Recreational Sports Specialist who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
The Opportunity
You: You've always appreciated sports, as a participant and/or spectator, and you believe students benefit in a great many ways when they're involved in sports.
Your mission: You'll provide business operations support and coordination of a comprehensive recreational sports program.
The program: The mission of The Recreational Sports and Fitness Program is to enhance the mind, body, and spirit of students and other eligible individuals by providing programs, services, and facilities that are responsive to the physical, social, recreational, and lifelong educational needs of the campus community as they relate to health, fitness, and learning.
A typical day:
You'll have a wide range of different types of activities each day. You might be working on creating a new sport program in the morning, and by afternoon you're supervising a sport club event. On another day, you might be collaborating with marketing to publicize club teams or you could be recruiting players. Variety will be the name of the game.
Next steps:
If this sounds like a great role where you can be involved with sports and help to create an excellent student experience, your next step should be to apply today!
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Director of Recreational Sports and Student Activities, the Recreational Sports Specialist will provide administrative support and coordination of a comprehensive recreational sports program.
Essential Function
Create, develop, and implement new sport programs.
Organize, oversee, and evaluate existing sport programs.
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate methods for promoting and publicizing club teams through the design of calendars, flyers, posters, etc. (Assist in marketing and promotion of club teams).
Coordinate facility scheduling and reservations for recreational sport activities.
Maintain daily business operations including maintaining files, securing facilities, registering teams, ongoing evaluation of student-athlete eligibility, budget, travel, etc.
Provide on-site supervision for sport club events.
Maintain program operation manual and ensure adherence to all policies (District and State) associated with all sport club program.
Recruit players, coaches, interns; provide ongoing feedback to coaches and interns.
May work a flexible schedule and travel to different locations, frequent evenings and weekends, depending on scheduled events.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, Business or related field is required
• 1 year experience working with Recreational Sports/Student Activities required
Special Skills
  • MS Office Skills

Competencies
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General office. May frequently be required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, photocopier, file cabinets, and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to reach and bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
§ 51.215
Additional Information
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies
Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston, TX 77266
713.718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.