39-9032.00Apprenticeship

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.

Career Cluster:Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Job Family:Personal Care and Service
Job Zone:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  • Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
  • Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  • Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
  • Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
  • Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
  • Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
  • Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
  • Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
  • Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
  • Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
  • Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
  • Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.
  • Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
  • Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
  • Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
  • Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Take residents on community outings.
  • Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
  • Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.

Skills

Coordination
75%
Service Orientation
75%
Speaking
75%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Active Listening
75%
Instructing
69%
Monitoring
69%
Time Management
56%
Critical Thinking
56%
Reading Comprehension
53%
Persuasion
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
53%
Active Learning
53%
Writing
53%
Complex Problem Solving
53%
Learning Strategies
53%
Negotiation
50%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Systems Analysis
47%
Systems Evaluation
44%
Management of Material Resources
41%
Mathematics
28%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Operations Analysis
25%
Troubleshooting
22%
Quality Control Analysis
22%
Technology Design
22%
Science
16%
Operation and Control
16%
Equipment Selection
10%
Programming
10%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

English Language
78%
Public Safety and Security
71%
Customer and Personal Service
66%
Education and Training
63%
Law and Government
61%
Administrative
54%
Psychology
54%
Computers and Electronics
51%
Mathematics
50%
Administration and Management
49%
Communications and Media
44%
Transportation
42%
Therapy and Counseling
42%
Sociology and Anthropology
39%
Philosophy and Theology
38%
Personnel and Human Resources
35%
Fine Arts
34%
Telecommunications
31%
Sales and Marketing
27%
Production and Processing
26%
Geography
22%
History and Archeology
21%
Mechanical
21%
Medicine and Dentistry
21%
Economics and Accounting
21%
Design
20%
Biology
12%
Engineering and Technology
11%
Foreign Language
10%
Food Production
8%
Building and Construction
8%
Chemistry
8%
Physics
7%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Speech Clarity
72%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Near Vision
66%
Speech Recognition
66%
Written Comprehension
60%
Deductive Reasoning
56%
Far Vision
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Fluency of Ideas
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Written Expression
53%
Originality
53%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Time Sharing
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Stamina
47%
Gross Body Coordination
47%
Trunk Strength
44%
Visualization
41%
Flexibility of Closure
41%
Speed of Closure
41%
Perceptual Speed
41%
Multilimb Coordination
38%
Static Strength
35%
Mathematical Reasoning
31%
Auditory Attention
31%
Visual Color Discrimination
28%
Extent Flexibility
28%
Dynamic Strength
28%
Gross Body Equilibrium
28%
Number Facility
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Finger Dexterity
25%
Memorization
25%
Explosive Strength
22%
Manual Dexterity
19%
Reaction Time
16%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Control Precision
16%
Wrist-Finger Speed
16%
Response Orientation
10%
Glare Sensitivity
6%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Rate Control
0%

Work Activities

Getting Information
89%
Thinking Creatively
88%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
85%
Scheduling Work and Activities
83%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
80%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
80%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
79%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
78%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
76%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
75%
Processing Information
75%
Documenting/Recording Information
75%
Developing and Building Teams
74%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
73%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
72%
Working with Computers
72%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
70%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
69%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
68%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
68%
Assisting and Caring for Others
68%
Training and Teaching Others
68%
Coaching and Developing Others
66%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
66%
Performing General Physical Activities
66%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
65%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
64%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
64%
Performing Administrative Activities
64%
Analyzing Data or Information
63%
Staffing Organizational Units
59%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
58%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
57%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
57%
Selling or Influencing Others
54%
Handling and Moving Objects
52%
Controlling Machines and Processes
37%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
37%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
35%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
34%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
17%

Work Context

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?

95%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

90%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

89%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

87%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

84%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

83%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

78%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

72%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

72%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

65%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

64%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

64%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

64%

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?

64%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

62%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

61%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

60%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

58%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

57%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

55%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

51%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

49%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

49%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

48%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

46%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

41%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

40%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

40%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

37%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

35%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

32%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

32%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

32%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

31%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

31%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

30%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

30%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

26%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

21%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

19%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

19%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

18%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

17%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

16%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

13%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

11%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

11%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

11%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

10%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

5%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

4%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

4%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

2%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

2%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

62%

High school diploma or equivalent

25%

Associate's degree

8%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

65

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

59

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

46

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

41

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

34

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

16

Work Styles

Cooperation
81%
Dependability
80%
Social Orientation
80%
Leadership Orientation
65%
Optimism
59%
Sincerity
58%
Self-Control
57%
Integrity
53%
Initiative
49%
Innovation
47%
Perseverance
45%
Adaptability
43%
Attention to Detail
43%
Empathy
42%
Humility
41%
Stress Tolerance
37%
Self-Confidence
35%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
32%
Cautiousness
30%
Achievement Orientation
29%
Intellectual Curiosity
12%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Independence
78%
Achievement
61%
Support
61%
Working Conditions
45%
Recognition
33%

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