Recreation Worker

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Activities Assistant; Activities Director; Activity Aide; Activity Assistant; Activity Coordinator; Activity Director; Recreation Assistant; Recreation Coordinator; Recreation Supervisor

Tasks

• 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.
• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
• Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
• Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
• Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
• Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.

Knowledge

• English Language
• Public Safety and Security
• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• Law and Government
• Psychology
• Administrative
• Computers and Electronics
• Mathematics

Skills

• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Active Learning
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Speech Clarity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Written Expression
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Information Ordering
• Category Flexibility
• Far Vision
• Inductive Reasoning
• Selective Attention
• Time Sharing