O*NET-SOC 39-9032.00

Recreation Workers

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.007/2017
Coordination2.B.1.b4.007/2017
Service Orientation2.B.1.f4.007/2017
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.007/2017
Speaking2.A.1.d4.007/2017
Instructing2.B.1.e3.7507/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2017
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.007/2017
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.8807/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2017
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6207/2017
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.6207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.Core8307/2017
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.Core8307/2017
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.Core8307/2017
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.Core8307/2017
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.Core8107/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social4.911/2023
Enterprising4.5111/2023
Realistic3.7511/2023
Conventional3.4511/2023
Artistic3.0511/2023
Investigative1.9811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.