coordinator
noun
co·or·di·na·tor
kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one who coordinates something
… government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.—
Robert Heilbroner
Robert Heilbroner
especially
: a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently
a project coordinator
She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort.
(American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]
2
grammar
: coordinating conjunction
Examples of coordinator in a Sentence
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People affected by the layoffs included directors, managers, analysts, coordinators and Jackson South CEO Ben Rodriguez.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
New offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is back after nearly two decades away, announcing his return with a variety of high-volume expletives on the practice field Tuesday.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Madsen appeared in one game during Koetter’s tenure as interim offensive coordinator in 2022.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
Bryan Whittington left his dream job as a zookeeper for higher pay and more flexibility as a medical school coordinator at Tulane University.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
Bench players, assistant coaches, and video coordinators usually answer the call for the first bus about 10 minutes before the first bus departs, according to The Bee’s Chris Biderman, who rode on the Kings’ second bus once in Oklahoma City.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024
For more information about the CERT and preparedness programs, email Lt. Daniel Moskowitz, Office of Emergency Services coordinator, at dmoskowitz@sunnyvale.ca.gov or call 408-730-7198.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Secondary coach Jonathan Cooley even got a promotion to defensive passing game coordinator.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
Work history includes government, nonprofit agencies Galindo-Elvira worked as an aide to Sen. Dennis DeConcini and as a voter outreach coordinator for the Pinal County Recorder's Office.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
New offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is back after nearly two decades away, announcing his return with a variety of high-volume expletives on the practice field Tuesday.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Madsen appeared in one game during Koetter’s tenure as interim offensive coordinator in 2022.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
Bryan Whittington left his dream job as a zookeeper for higher pay and more flexibility as a medical school coordinator at Tulane University.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2024
Bench players, assistant coaches, and video coordinators usually answer the call for the first bus about 10 minutes before the first bus departs, according to The Bee’s Chris Biderman, who rode on the Kings’ second bus once in Oklahoma City.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024
For more information about the CERT and preparedness programs, email Lt. Daniel Moskowitz, Office of Emergency Services coordinator, at dmoskowitz@sunnyvale.ca.gov or call 408-730-7198.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Secondary coach Jonathan Cooley even got a promotion to defensive passing game coordinator.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
Work history includes government, nonprofit agencies Galindo-Elvira worked as an aide to Sen. Dennis DeConcini and as a voter outreach coordinator for the Pinal County Recorder's Office.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Coordinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinator. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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