Question

discusses different areas that currently make up the field of Recreation . Select 1 of the areas that you would be interested in working and address these questions:

• What type of job you would like to perform, and why?
• What sort of daily activities would this job require?
• What credentials would you obtain
• Which  professional organizations you would belong to?

Answer 1

Types of jobs in the field are-  

1. Recreation agency director
2. Planning director
3. Finances
4. Recreation Director
5. Operation Director
6. Operations manager
7. Facility Manager
8. Athletics Supervisor
9. Aquatics Supervisor
10. Program Coordinator.

I would like to work as program coordinator. A program coordinator has to talk to everyone and know what they think will include in the program they are here for. They have to make a list of thinks and schedule them on daily basis. Get every perso enlisted in program on the field or recreational area to start the daily activities. They have to make sure everyperson present is enjoying. Get feedback from the clients.

Daily Activities- Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. Such as-

• Plan, organize, and lead activities for groups or recreation centers
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups, such as seniors
• Administer basic first aid if needed
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities

Credentials- Education and training requirements for recreation workers vary with the type of job, but workers typically need at least a high school diploma or the equivalent and a few weeks of on-the-job training.

Entry-level educational requirements vary with the type of position. For example, an activity leader position working with the elderly will have different requirements than a position as a summer camp counselor working with children.

Some positions may require a bachelor's degree or college coursework. The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions, a branch of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), accredits more than 70 bachelor's degree programs in recreation or leisure studies. A bachelor's degree in other subjects, such as liberal arts or public administration, may also qualify applicants for some positions.

Professional Organizations-

1. National Recreation and Park Association
2. American Camp Association
3. American Heart Association
4. American Red Cross