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Is being a recreation worker a good fit for you?

Runs recreation activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, music and camping for groups. Plans activities around what people enjoy.

What the work involves

  • Enforces the rules of recreation facilities to keep order and safety.
  • Organises and leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping and hobbies, and gets people interested.
  • Works out what individuals and groups need and enjoy, and plans activities with the equipment available.
  • Manages the day-to-day running of recreation facilities.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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