Recreation Workers
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Recreation Workers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Recreation Worker → Associate Recreation Worker → Senior Recreation Worker → Lead Recreation Worker
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
50K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $24,040 - $30,453/year With equity/bonuses: $26,444 - $36,544 Top markets (SF/NYC): $27,646 - $36,544 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $16,828 - $27,408 Year 2-3: Junior level $30,453 - $35,022 Year 4-6: Mid level $35,022 - $37,971 Year 7-10: Senior level $37,971 - $45,442 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Recreation Worker genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with diverse…
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