Recreation Workers

Also called : Activities Assistant, Activities Director, Activity Aide, Activity Assistant, Activity Coordinator, Activity Director, Recreation Assistant, Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor

What they do

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 the job, one would

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.

Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.

Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

SKILLS

Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.

ABILITIES

Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;

Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.

Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Related Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Residential Advisors

Social and Human Service Assistants

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Coaches and Scouts

TECHNOLOGY

Calendar and scheduling software

Charting software

Computer based training software

Data base user interface and query software

Desktop publishing software

Electronic mail software

Instant messaging software

Internet browser software

Office suite software

Operating system software

Presentation software

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Preparation
Considerable Preparation Needed
Education
Four-year bachelor degree
Experience
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupation
Jobtraining
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.