Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $50,000Overview
Recreation workers help groups and individuals enjoy and use their leisure time constructively. They organize and administer physical, social, and cultural programs. They also operate recreational facilities and study recreation needs. There are approximately 408,300 recreation workers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Athletic
Hands On
Social
Career Ladder
Recreation Center Director
Recreation Supervisor
Activity Specialist
Recreation Leader
Recreation Aide
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