Career Opportunities
Earning an Associate in Science degree or a certificate of achievement in Recreation Management from Allan Hancock College will provide students with the skills necessary to pursue successful careers in:
- Event planning
- Park ranger
- Recreational business owner
- Travel agent
- Special events planner
- Resort manager
- Adventure touring
- Camp director
- Parks and recreation director
- Activity specialist
- Child care supervisor
- Concert promoter
- Festival management
- Health and fitness industry
Employees in the field of recreation earn an annual mean wage in the state of California of $25,930 according to a review of the May 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) occupational employment statistics. With additional training and education, earnings can be substantially higher in positions like recreation director in supervisory and managerial positions. National employment projections for recreation workers show that the employment rate is expected to grow by 15% between now and 2018, which is faster than the national average for jobs in general and makes this industry an attractive career choice.
Recreation Management Professional Video Testimonials
- Britney Conklin, Recreation Major at Cal Poly SLO
- Charlotte Gorton, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Paso Robles
- Joanne Plummer, Recreation Manager for the City of Lompoc
- Kathleen Phelps, District Ranger for Los Padres National Forest
- Paul LeSage, Recreation Management Instructor at AHC
- Ron Rodriguez, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Santa Maria
- Vanessa Thomas, Assistant to the GM for the Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District
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Video: Recreation Management student Archie seeks education to support his career
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