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Recreation Workers In Demand

General Information

Description

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit53.03%
  2. Private, not for profit27.25%
  3. State and local government17.45%
  4. Self-employed1.35%
  5. Federal government0.90%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Hospitality & Tourism

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+5%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$31,680

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$19,420
$37,850
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 61%
  • High school 25%
  • Associate's degree 8%
  • Post-secondary certificate 3%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Education and Training
  • Psychology
  • English Language
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Customer and Personal Service

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