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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.
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- 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.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.
3.8 / 7
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
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.
2017-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2017-07
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2017-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2017-07
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2017-07
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
2017-07
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2017-07
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2017-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2017-07
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
2017-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2017-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
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O*NET-SOC code 39-9032.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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