Recreation Worker

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Ideal for those passionate about leading fun, engaging group activities and events.
Make a positive impact by fostering community, creativity, and teamwork.
Unique chance to blend arts, sports, and social activities into enriching experiences.

💰 Earn $35K-$43K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 5.5% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

63,700 Annually

Median Earnings

$36,900 in California

$34,410 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Persuasion
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Recreation Worker

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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