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Recreation Workers

Part of Hospitality & Tourism, in the Recreation, Amusements & Attractions pathway.

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 39-9032.00

What the work is

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

On a typical day

  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
  • Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

What it pays

$33,780
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $23,350
Experienced workers reach $49,730
  1. $23k10th
  2. $28k25th
  3. $34kMedian
  4. $41k75th
  5. $50k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $23,350, 25th $27,870, Median $33,780, 75th $41,150, 90th $49,730

About 1,190 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+16.5%

employment change in the Alamo region, 1,300 to 1,515 jobs · U.S. +4%

303

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 68,100

1,300

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 327,700

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Short-term on-the-job training

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Active Listening4.0
  2. Speaking4.0
  3. Social Perceptiveness4.0
  4. Coordination4.0
  5. Service Orientation3.8
  6. Monitoring3.4
  7. Instructing3.4
  8. Critical Thinking3.6

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. High school or less26%
  2. Certificate3%
  3. Associate degree8%
  4. Bachelor's degree62%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

Alamo programs that lead here

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