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, IA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration/Management
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA01-2017
Associate of Science - Athletic Training
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS01-2015
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