Career Opportunities

The following is only a partial list of the many occupations available if you choose a career in RPLS.

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a hospital or a rehabilitation center

• Park Naturalist and Park Ranger in city, state or national parks and forests

• Director of Recreation and Parks for a city or county

• Cruise Activity Director

• Swimming Pool Manager

• Park Designer

• Youth/Sports Director for YMCA, YWCA, Boys & Girls Clubs

• Director for church or youth agency camps

• Activity Director at a long term care facility

• Program Director for an older adult center

• Program Director on military bases world-wide

• Inclusion Specialist for a city parks and recreation department

• Special Events Coordinator for a city recreation and parks department

• Manager of recreational facilities

• Resort Manager

• Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America

• Recreation Specialist in a treatment center

• Youth Development Specialist

• Director of Youth Ministries

• Adult Programs Coordinator for a Community Education Department

• Events Specialist for a Chamber of Commerce

• Intramural Sports Manager or Student Union Director

• Recreation Specialist in a correctional facility