Also called: Life Enrichment Director, Activity Coordinator
Plans fun, meaningful activities for residents of senior communities.
Leads a morning exercise class, runs a trivia game, books a local choir, and organizes a field trip to a museum. Adapts activities for residents in wheelchairs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school plus activity professional certification (e.g., NCCAP); bachelor's in recreation helps.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Recreation Therapy, Gerontology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can suggest activities, but leading exercise, trivia and outings for residents stays human and lively.
Classes: Music, art or theater, Physical education, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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