Recreation Workers
Hospitality & Tourism · Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $23,350; experienced workers reach $49,730. About 1,190 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +16.5%
- Openings a year
- 303
- Employed in 2024
- 1,300
Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Short-term on-the-job training
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.
Browse all programsSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Active Listening4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Social Perceptiveness4.0
- Coordination4.0
- Service Orientation3.8
- Monitoring3.4
- Instructing3.4
- Critical Thinking3.6
What the work is
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.
- 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.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less26%
- Certificate3%
- Associate degree8%
- Bachelor's degree62%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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