(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Recreation Workers
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. |
94
|
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies. |
94
|
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation. |
94
|
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems. |
90
|
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment. |
88
|
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment. |
87
|
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints. |
86
|
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary. |
85
|
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists. |
83
|
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs. |
80
|
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities. |
76
|
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts. |
71
|
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results. |
70
|
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties. |
70
|
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions. |
70
|
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants. |
64
|
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas. |
60
|
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors. |
60
|
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms. |
58
|
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities. |
57
|
Take residents on community outings. |
42
|
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
63
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
62
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
62
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
61
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
59
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
59
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
58
|
Thinking Creatively
|
57
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
56
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
56
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
56
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
54
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
54
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
52
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
52
|
Getting Information
|
51
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
48
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
47
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
46
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
45
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
44
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
44
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
43
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
41
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
41
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
40
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
39
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
38
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
34
|
Processing Information
|
31
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
31
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
31
|
Interacting With Computers
|
26
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
26
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
18
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
15
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
15
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|