Recreation Resource Management
What is Recreation Resource Management?
According to Wikipedia, "Leisure studies is a branch of the social sciences that focuses on understanding and analyzing leisure. Tourism and recreation are common topics of leisure research."
Recreation and Leisure Studies - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
| Account Executive | Fitness Specialist | Professional Sports Scout |
| Activities Director | Flight Attendant | Professor |
| Activity Therapist | Forest Conservation Technician | Project Research Director |
| Adventure Travel Coordinator | Forester | Property Manager |
| Advertising Director | Golf Course Operations Manager | Public Relations Manager |
| Aerobics Instructor | Grounds Manager | Range Conservationist |
| Arts & Crafts Director | Group Home Manager | Recreation Leader |
| Athletic Trainer | Health Services Administrator | Recreation Programmer |
| Barkeep | Hotel Detective | Recreation Specialist |
| Camp Director | Housing Management Officer | Recreational Therapist |
| Camp Personne; | Human-Service Assistant | Resort Manager |
| Child Life Specialist | Leisure Time Specialist | Restaurant Manager |
| Coach | Local Commercial Recreation Planner | Scout Leader |
| Convention Planner | Lodging Manager | Social Worker |
| Cruise Director | Marriage & Family Therapist | Sociologist |
| Cruise Ship Activity Director | Military Recreation Specialist | Sports Instructor |
| Director of Non-Profit Organization | Natural Resource Recreation Director | Superintendent |
| Director of Parks & Recreation | Nature Interpreter | Teacher |
| Dude Ranch Manager | Occupational Therapist | Therapeutic Recreation Specialist |
| Event Planner | Outdoor Guide | Tourism Director |
| Event Promoter | Outdoor Specialist | Transportation Director |
| Executive Housekeeper | Park Attendant | Travel Agent |
| Facilities Manager | Park Ranger | Travel Writer/Blogger |
| Faculty Supervisor | Parks Recreation Manager | Wildlife Specialist |
| Fish & Game Warden | Peace Corps Volunteer | Youth Worker |
Related Skills
| Communication Skills (Oral & Written) | Leadership Skills | Patience |
| Detail Oriented | Motivator | People Skills |
| Enjoy Working with Others | Organization Skills | Problem Solving Skills |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Recreation Workers
- Average Pay - Lodging Managers
- Average Pay - Self-enrichment Teachers
- Average Pay - Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Average Pay - Fitness Trainers and Instructors
- Average Pay - Athletic Trainers
- Average Pay - Coaches and Scouts
- Average Pay - Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Career Guide
Professional Association Links
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
National Recreation and Park Association
National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association
International Festivals and Events Association
Meeting Professionals International
Wilderness Education Association
The Association of Sports and Recreation Ministers
National Association of Sports Officials
American Hotel & Lodging Association




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