Also called: Life Enrichment Director, Recreation Coordinator
Plans the events, outings, and activities that keep older adults engaged and happy.
Runs morning chair exercises, organizes bingo and a live music hour, takes residents on a bus trip to the museum, and plans holiday parties.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus activity professional certification; some have recreation degrees.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Recreation Management, Gerontology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Tablets and music apps add options, but leading exercise, music hour and outings with residents stays social and in-person.
Classes: Music, Art, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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