NYC Hired: Recreation Workers

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Current openings

Camp Counselor 3

Number of positions

2012: 11,290 2014: 11,720

Annual job postings

New: 210 Replacement: 180
(Total: 390)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,180
($9/hour)

Middle:
$30,770
($14/hour)

Up to:
$38,670
($18/hour)

Average:
$32,170
($15/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Bachelor's degree

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.