Recreation Workers

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.

Key Competencies * Self Control * Integrity * Cooperation * Concern for Others * Dependability * Leadership * Attention to Detail * Independence * Stress Tolerance * Adaptability/Flexibility

Representative Tasks * 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.

Industry

Government, Health Care & Social Assistance, Other Services (Except Public Administration), Arts Entertainment & Recreation,

Job Family Personal Care and Service

Sample Job Titles Activities Aide, Activities Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Activities Counselor, Activities Director, Activities Leader, Activity Aide, Activity Assistant, Activity Coordinator, Activity Director, Activity Leader, Activity Specialist, Camp Advisor, Camp Counselor, Camp Director, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Community Program Assistant, Day Camp Counselor, Field Advisor, Field Representative, Field Scout, Field Supervisor, Fitness Plan Coordinator, Fitness Worker, Group Work Program Aide, Guest Advisor, Guest Associate, Life Enrichment Manager, Park Recreation Manager, Parks Recreation Coordinator, Parks Recreation Director, Play Leader, Playground Director, Playground Official, Playground Worker, Program Assistant, Program Director, Recreation Activities Coordinator, Recreation Aide, Recreation Assistant, Recreation Center Director, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Counselor, Recreation Leader, Recreation Specialist, Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Technician, Recreation Worker, Recreational Assistant, Recreational Counselor, Recreational Facilities Motel Manager, Recreational Leader, Social Director, Special Events Coordinator, Summer Camp Counselor, Summer Counselor, Teen Counselor, Therapeutic Activities Services Worker, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation Director, Therapeutic Recreation Leader, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Youth Worker.