• Recreation Workers
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 30,000
    $20,136 range bar $49,131
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Fast Growing
  • Recreation Workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. They work with groups in summer camps, fitness and recreational sports centers, nursing care facilities, nature parks, and other settings. They may lead such activities as arts and crafts, sports, music, dramatics, or games.

What do they typically do

  • 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

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.3%
Job Openings 217

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