- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Recreation Workers spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Originality, and Problem Sensitivity. Recreation Workers are typically characterized as being Social and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Psychology and are skilled at Active Listening and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Assisting and Caring for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Training and Teaching Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Handling and Moving Objects
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Processing Information
Selling or Influencing Others
Interacting With Computers
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Stamina
Trunk Strength
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Selective Attention
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Far Vision
Multilimb Coordination
Mathematical Reasoning
Static Strength
Number Facility
Dynamic Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Control Precision
Extent Flexibility
Speed of Limb Movement
Visual Color Discrimination
Reaction Time
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Response Orientation
Explosive Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Interests
Social
Enterprising
Artistic
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Psychology
Clerical
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
Public Safety and Security
Sales and Marketing
Therapy and Counseling
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Mathematics
Economics and Accounting
Transportation
Law and Government
Geography
Medicine and Dentistry
Philosophy and Theology
Design
Fine Arts
History and Archeology
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Chemistry
Foreign Language
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Food Production
Biology
Physics
Wages
District of Columbia
$42,500
Alaska
$32,660
Hawaii
$29,700
Wyoming
$27,380
Vermont
$27,170
Connecticut
$25,810
New Hampshire
$25,680
South Dakota
$24,620
Maryland
$24,330
Maine
$24,270
Massachusetts
$24,230
New York
$24,140
Delaware
$23,940
North Dakota
$23,680
Washington
$23,410
Virginia
$23,400
Colorado
$23,390
Minnesota
$23,320
Virgin Islands
$23,250
California
$23,250
Pennsylvania
$22,770
Rhode Island
$22,600
New Jersey
$22,580
Oregon
$22,560
Indiana
$22,510
Georgia
$22,120
North Carolina
$22,090
Arizona
$22,000
West Virginia
$21,790
Mississippi
$21,550
Idaho
$21,510
New Mexico
$21,490
Utah
$21,440
Florida
$21,220
South Carolina
$21,060
Wisconsin
$21,010
Ohio
$20,920
Montana
$20,900
Kentucky
$20,730
Michigan
$20,690
Nevada
$20,470
Texas
$20,250
Tennessee
$20,230
Kansas
$20,200
Arkansas
$20,180
Illinois
$19,860
Iowa
$19,770
Missouri
$19,760
Louisiana
$19,480
Alabama
$19,170
Nebraska
$19,110
Oklahoma
$19,100
Puerto Rico
$17,700
Guam
$17,020
Skills
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Monitoring
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Systems Analysis
Negotiation
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Management of Financial Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Operation and Control
Science
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Support
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Self Control
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Independence
Initiative
Leadership
Innovation
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Physical Proximity
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Level of Competition
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
- Importance Supplemental-
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Take residents on community outings.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
- Relevance of Task Core-
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.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
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.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Take residents on community outings.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
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.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Take residents on community outings.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Take residents on community outings.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Take residents on community outings.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Take residents on community outings.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Take residents on community outings.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Take residents on community outings.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Take residents on community outings.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession