What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
  • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  • Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 4.0/5
Coordination 4.0/5
Service Orientation 4.0/5
Monitoring 3.75/5
Instructing 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.25/5
Time Management 3.25/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Writing 3.12/5
Active Learning 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Self-Control, Integrity, Cooperation, Concern for Others, Dependability

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Speech Clarity 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5
Near Vision 3.62/5
Speech Recognition 3.62/5
Written Comprehension 3.38/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.25/5

Technologies & Tools

Appletree Charting software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite Database software Desktop publishing software GroupMe Microsoft Excel Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Recordkeeping software Scheduling software Word processing software YouTube

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.73/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.62/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.61/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.61/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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