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Occupation

Recreation Workers

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.

$36,560 medianBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 39-9032.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  2. 02Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  3. 03Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
  4. 04Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  5. 05Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  6. 06Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
  7. 07Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
  8. 08Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
  9. 09Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
  10. 10Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
  11. 11Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  12. 12Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Activities DirectorActivity AideActivity DirectorRecreation SupervisorActivities AssistantActivity AssistantActivity CoordinatorRecreation AssistantRecreation Coordinator

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentPsychologyAdministrativeComputers and Electronics

Skills that carry over from service

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationInstructingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionManagement of Personnel Resources