Opportunities in Recreation And Leisure Careers

by Jensen, Clayne R.; Naylor, Jay H.; Naylor, Jay; Eberts, Marjorie; Gisler, Margaret; Best, Holly

• ISBN13: 9780844232294
• ISBN10: 0844232297
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? "Opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Careers" covers a range of jobs in this industry, from those that require high school and trade school to associate, four-year, and graduate degrees. You'll find up-to-date salary statistics, training requirements, as well as the lowdown on life on the job. This comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that's both satisfying and financially rewarding. .

Table of Contents

About the Authors	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Recreation for the New Millennium	p. 1
The total recreation experience
An important challenge
Dealing with the misconceptions
Are you suited to the challenge?
Occupations to Meet Society's Demands	p. 12
Divisions of recreation
Development of the recreation profession
Trends Affecting Employment	p. 22
Underlying forces of change
Characteristics and Essential Professional Goals	p. 32
Personal requirements
Professional goals
Educational Training	p. 39
Early career exploration
Status of professional preparation
Professional preparation programs
Associate degree programs
Bachelor degree programs
Graduate preparation
Scholarships and internships
Colleges and universities that offer curricula related to recreation and leisure
Where to Find a Job	p. 76
Federal government employment
State government positions
Local government opportunities
College teaching
Recreation therapy
Industrial recreation
Armed forces recreation
Employment by private clubs
Commercial recreation positions
Tourism
Outdoor education
Resource management
Employment conditions
Women and minorities
The disadvantaged
Generalist or specialist
Salaries
A word of caution
Personal Stories of People Working in the Field	p. 98
A people-oriented profession
Be sure of your direction
Organizations Beneficial to Your Career	p. 109
The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
American Camping Association
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
National Employee Services and Recreation Association
National Recreation and Park Association
Keeping Up with the Times	p. 132
Government restraints
Travel
Four-day workweek
Population shifts
Technological advances
Resource supply
Future participation trends
Better leadership
Other trends and changes
Leisure counseling
Stretching the mind
Federal and State Agencies	p. 143
Potential Employing Organizations	p. 145
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