Also called: Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff, Base outdoor recreation technician
Runs gyms, pools, bowling alleys, outdoor gear rentals, and trips on military bases.
MWR staff lead hiking and ski trips, run base fitness centers and youth sports, and rent out boats and camping gear. Many are military spouses or teens' first jobs.
DoD nonappropriated fund pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; certifications for lifeguarding or fitness depending on role.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Recreation Management, Kinesiology.
Growing about average. Stable.
Low risk for 10 years. Running gyms, pools and trips for troops and families stays human.
Age 16+. One way to start: If you have base access, apply on USAJobs for MWR recreation aid jobs First: Base access plus federal non-appropriated fund hiring checks (a few weeks)
Classes: PE / fitness, Health / first aid.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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