Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist (Full Time)
St. Luke's University Health Network
- Allentown, PA
- 2 days ago
Highlights
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and supervising a variety of youth sports, recreation, physical activity, enrichment, wellness, and community-based programs at St. Luke''s SportsPlex.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Allentown, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
Description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Senior Sports & Recreation Specialist is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and supervising a variety of youth sports, recreation, physical activity, enrichment, wellness, and community-based programs at St. Luke''s SportsPlex.
JOB DUTIES AND 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 and facilitate 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 for participants while 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 provide guidance to Sports & Recreation Specialists, coaches, instructors, volunteers, and part-time staff.
- Monitor program quality and participant satisfaction while identifying 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.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
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.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Education, Parks & Recreation, or related field preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
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 required. Experience leading youth sports programs, camps, enrichment programs, after-school programs, recreational activities, or community engagement initiatives preferred. Strong leadership, communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Company
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
- More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
- 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
- Various outpatient testing and service facilities
- Home health
- Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
- Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
- Other related organizations
- 57,500+ annual admissions
- 195,000 annual emergency room visits
- 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
- 8,600+ employees
- More than 1,350 volunteers
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
- Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
- Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
- Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
- Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
- Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
- Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
- Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.