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Pathway: Recreation Services
Job: Recreation Worker
Job Description
Recreation Workers organize and lead leisure and athletic activities for all ages. They may also supervise recreational facilities and equipment.
Necessary Education
High School Diploma to Bachelor’s Degree
Helpful High School Courses
English, Science, Physical Education, Health
Working Conditions
- Work settings vary but may include cruise ships, recreational parks, playgrounds, YMCAs,
or large urban community centers
- Work may be outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Work may be in offices for directors and supervisors
- Work may include risk of suffering an injury during physical activities
- Usually a 40-hour week, but some nights or weekend hours may be required
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$21,950
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wage,
$10.55
Career Ladder Information
- Camp counselors - High School Diploma
- Recreation leaders - Associate Degree in parks and recreation, human services
- Recreational supervisors - Bachelor’s Degree
- Recreational director - Master’s Degree
Personal Qualities and Interests
You are:
- Sensitive to the needs of others
- Able to motivate people
- In good health and physically fit
- Creative and resourceful
- A good organizer and detail person
Did you know?
- There are an unusually high number of part-time, seasonal and volunteer jobs in this field.
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