Recreation Workers

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.

Tasks Include:

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.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +6.5%

National: +5.5%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$34,410.00

State

$32,760.00

Regional

Recreation Workers

Description

Career Cluster:

Hospitality & Tourism

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Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 61.96%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 25.48%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 8.10%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 3.22%
Less than a High School Diploma = 0.65%
Some College Courses = 0.45%
Master's Degree = 0.14%

Related Work Experience

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 29.84%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 22.53%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 15.19%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.70%
Up to and including 1 month = 6.45%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 6.45%
None = 4.26%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.45%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.14%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Up to and including 1 month = 35.81%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 29.65%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 22.53%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.08%
None = 4.79%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.14%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 33.94%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 18.65%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.89%
None or short demonstration = 11.21%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 8.49%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.60%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.08%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.14%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Take residents on community outings.
Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.

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Recreation Workers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Braille devices for the physically challenged (Braille materials)
Calculators or accessories (Calculators)
Calendars
Cash registers
Cash registers (Cashboxes)
Desktop computers
Sport scoreboards (Electronic scoreboards)
Facsimile machines (Fax machines)
Emergency medical services first aid kits (First aid kits)
Informational signs
Ladders
Microphones
Mobile phones
Minivans or vans (Passenger vans)
Photocopiers
Two way radios
Wheelchairs
Dry erase boards or accessories (Whiteboards)

Technologies Include:

Calendar and scheduling software

Scheduling software

Charting software

Charting software

Data base user interface and query software

Database software
Recordkeeping software

Desktop publishing software

Desktop publishing software
Microsoft Publisher

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Operating system software

Microsoft Windows

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Corel WordPerfect software
Microsoft Word
Word processing software

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Additional Resources

For information on jobs in recreation, contact employers such as local government departments of parks and recreation, nursing and personal care facilities, local YMCAs, or the Boy or Girl Scouts.

Ordering information for materials describing careers and academic programs in recreation is available from:

National Recreation and Park Association
Division of Professional Services
22377 Belmont Ridge Rd.
Ashburn, VA 20148
http://www.activeparks.org

For information on careers and certification in the fitness field, contact:

American Council on Exercise
5820 Oberlin Dr.
Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92121-3787
http://www.acefitness.org

American College of Sports Medicine
P.O. Box 1440
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440
http://www.acsm.org

National Strength and Conditioning Association
1955 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
http://www.nsca-lift.org

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
77.75	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
70.50	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.
66.25	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.
63.00	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.
60.75	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
54.25	Psychology	Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
53.50	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
51.00	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
50.00	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	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.
75.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
75.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
75.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
68.75	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
68.75	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
56.25	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
56.25	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
53.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
53.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
53.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
65.50	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.
65.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59.50	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
56.25	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
53.00	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
53.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
50.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Time Sharing	The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
89.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
88.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
84.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
82.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
79.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
79.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
79.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
78.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
76.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
75.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
75.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
74.75	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
74.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
73.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
72.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
71.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
69.75	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
69.00	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
68.00	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
68.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
67.75	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
67.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
66.25	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
66.00	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
65.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
65.25	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
64.25	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
64.00	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
63.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
62.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
59.00	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
57.75	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
57.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
56.50	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
53.50	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
51.50	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
93.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
91.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
90.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
90.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
90.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
87.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
87.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
85.50	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.
84.50	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
84.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
82.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
81.25	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
78.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
76.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
73.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
73.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
77.83	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61.17	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
96.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
91.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
90.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
89.80	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
86.80	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
86.40	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
82.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
77.60	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
77.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
73.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
71.80	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
71.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
71.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
70.80	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
70.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
69.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
68.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
68.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
66.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
65.80	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
64.20	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
60.40	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
58.80	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
58.80	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
58.20	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
57.00	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
51.80	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
51.60	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$24,040.00	$34,410.00	$39,840.00
Virginia	$25,590.00	$32,760.00	$40,710.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$31,520.00	$36,480.00	$48,090.00
Bay Consortium	$26,280.00	$32,760.00	$38,420.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$27,310.00	$32,420.00	$41,210.00
Central VA/Region2000	$25,490.00	$26,290.00	$33,170.00
Crater Area	$25,550.00	$29,880.00	$40,160.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$26,260.00	$31,450.00	$40,240.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$25,000.00	$26,390.00	$33,210.00
Northern Virginia	$31,550.00	$38,460.00	$50,180.00
Piedmont Workforce	$27,330.00	$33,000.00	$39,950.00
Shenandoah Valley	$26,390.00	$33,170.00	$38,710.00
South Central	$25,700.00	$28,830.00	$36,540.00
Southwestern Virginia	$25,990.00	$28,000.00	$35,930.00
West Piedmont	$25,680.00	$28,450.00	$35,300.00
Western Virginia	$25,750.00	$27,180.00	$33,710.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	300,000	316,500	+5.5%
Virginia	6,390	6,808	+6.5%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	605	843	+39.3%
Bay Consortium	184	222	+20.7%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	1,042	1,308	+25.5%
Central VA/Region2000	162	196	+21.0%
Crater Area	199	229	+15.1%
Greater Peninsula	878	1,033	+17.7%
Hampton Roads	1,484	1,712	+15.4%
New River/Mt. Rogers	197	216	+9.6%
Northern Virginia	2,084	2,714	+30.2%
Piedmont Workforce	354	444	+25.4%
Shenandoah Valley	1,099	1,302	+18.5%
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	132	151	+14.4%
Western Virginia	363	413	+13.8%

* - Estimated

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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The related occupations here have similar general capabilities and interests; career explorers may also be interested in the related occupations:

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Thinking Creatively	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Developing and Building Teams	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	4.0
Working with Computers	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Performing General Physical Activities	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Staffing Organizational Units	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Handling and Moving Objects	3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.5

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Recreation Workers

Titles

Activities Aide
Activities Assistant
Activities Coordinator
Activities Counselor
Activities Director
Activities Leader
Activity Aide
Activity Assistant
Activity Coordinator
Activity Director
Activity Leader
Activity Specialist
Aquatics Specialist
Camp Advisor
Camp Counselor
Camp Director
Certified Activity Coordinator
Certified Therapeatic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Community Program Assistant
Correctional Leisure Activities Specialist
Corrections Activities Specialist
Corrections Activity Specialist
Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Field Advisor
Field Representative
Field Scout
Field Supervisor
Fitness Director
Fitness Plan Coordinator
Fitness Worker
Girls' Adviser
Group Leader
Group Work Program Aide
Group Worker
Life Enrichment Director
Music Therapist
Park Recreation Manager
Parks Recreation Coordinator
Parks Recreation Director
Play Leader
Playground Director
Playground Official
Playground Worker
Program Assistant
Program Director
Recreation Activities Coordinator
Recreation Aide
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Center Director
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Counselor
Recreation Director
Recreation Leader
Recreation Program Coordinator
Recreation Specialist
Recreation Superintendent
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Technician
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Worker
Recreational Aide
Recreational Assistant
Recreational Counselor
Recreational Facilities Hotel or Motel Manager
Recreational Leader
Recreational Specialist
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapy Technician
Respite Coordinator
Social Director
Special Events Coordinator
Summer Counselor
Teen Counselor
Therapeutic Activities Services Worker
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation Director
Therapeutic Recreation Leader
Youth Worker

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Recreation Workers

Related Schools

Liberty University
Virginia Commonwealth University

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