Career Profile
Recreation Workers
Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun.
General Information
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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Recreation Workers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 179 openings per year are projected for Recreation Workers.
Employment Change
Employment for Recreation Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.9% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $13.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $10.43, while experienced workers are paid $16.72. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 662 Recreation Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 780.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Recreation Workers are Civic and Social Organizations, Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities), and Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Recreation Workers include English Language, Public Safety and Security, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Recreation Workers is Bachelor's. 73% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.