Career Opportunities
The following is only a partial list of the many occupations available if you choose a career in RPLS.
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a hospital or a rehabilitation center
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Park Naturalist and Park Ranger in city, state or national parks and forests
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Director of Recreation and Parks for a city or county
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Cruise Activity Director
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Swimming Pool Manager
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Park Designer
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Youth/Sports Director for YMCA, YWCA, Boys & Girls Clubs
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Director for church or youth agency camps
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Activity Director at a long term care facility
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Program Director for an older adult center
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Program Director on military bases world-wide
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Inclusion Specialist for a city parks and recreation department
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Special Events Coordinator for a city recreation and parks department
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Manager of recreational facilities
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Resort Manager
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Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America
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Recreation Specialist in a treatment center
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Youth Development Specialist
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Director of Youth Ministries
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Adult Programs Coordinator for a Community Education Department
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Events Specialist for a Chamber of Commerce
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Intramural Sports Manager or Student Union Director
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Recreation Specialist in a correctional facility