Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (Condensed)
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Sawyer Woodworth

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Parks & recreation professional with 5+ years of municipal experience in program direction, community engagement, athletics, aquatics, and event operations. Known for building strong relationships with residents, volunteers, and staff while running efficient, high-quality programs for youth and adults. Relocated to Philadelphia in 2024 and actively pursuing CPRP certification to continue a long-term career in local government recreation.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing & Communications Manager (Remote)

BlockOut Academy
2023 - Current
  • Lead marketing, website updates, and digital communications.
  • Designed promotional materials and tracked engagement metrics.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Boosted enrollment by 23% through targeted social media marketing campaign.

Program Coordinator

Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Directed youth and adult programs, supporting 76% cost recovery.
  • Used Activenet for registration and scheduling.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised seasonal staff and volunteers.
  • Developed programs based on community needs and promoted via digital communication.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department, including working with Haverford High School's Co-Op.
  • Monitored budget expenditures to ensure alignment with financial objectives while maintaining quality programming.
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses for sponsorships and donations, strengthening financial stability of athletic programs.

Athletic Coordinator

Homewood Parks & Recreation
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed youth athletics and aquatics across two facilities.
  • Oversaw hiring, training, and scheduling of 120+ lifeguards.
  • Expanded league offerings and supported community events.
  • Managed schedules and facility usage to optimize resources and minimize conflicts.

Supervisor, Athletic Operations

William Penn University
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw game-day operations and managed 60+ student workers.
  • Supported scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to identify skill gaps and development opportunities for staff.
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety standards and efficiency protocols.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions for community events, game days, alumni relationships, championship hosting, athletic award show.

Education

Master of Business Leadership -

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration/Management

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
01-2017

Associate of Science - Athletic Training

Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
01-2015

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Budget Oversight
  • Community Engagement
  • Athletics & Aquatics Management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Customer Service
  • Activenet
  • Sportsman
  • Website & Communications Management
  • Social media engagement

Certification

  • LGI – Lifeguard Instructor
  • WSI – Water Safety Instructor
  • CPRP - Intent to take 2026

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
01.2024 - 01.2025

Athletic Coordinator

Homewood Parks & Recreation
01.2023 - 01.2024

Supervisor, Athletic Operations

William Penn University
01.2017 - 01.2019

Marketing & Communications Manager (Remote)

BlockOut Academy
2023 - Current

Master of Business Leadership -

William Penn University

Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration/Management

William Penn University

Associate of Science - Athletic Training

Labette Community College

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (Condensed)

SMP Automotive, John Deere, Toyota North America, Musco Lighting, WPU Athletics Intern