Also called: Recreation Leader, Rec Aide
Leads activities like sports, games, crafts, and fitness at rec centers, camps, and after-school programs.
They might run a kids' basketball clinic after school, supervise the gym, and set up for a community event. It's a common first job for teens and college students.
Based on BLS recreation workers (39-9032), May 2024 estimates; many jobs are part-time or seasonal.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; CPR and first aid.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Recreation Management, Physical Education.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). About average growth projected.
Low risk for 10 years. Leading games, sports and crafts with people stays human, and teens often start here.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to your city parks & rec, YMCA or Boys & Girls Club; they provide CPR and first aid training
Classes: Physical education, Child development, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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