Recreation workers who work at nursing homes will not have this concern. The commercial recreation industry will not be affected by government budgets, but will be affected by the state of the economy. When the economy is strong, people will spend more money on recreation. Good places to find jobs during these periods are amusement parks, athletic clubs, camps, and swimming pools. Competition for full-time careers in recreation will be strong.
All college graduates qualify for recreation jobs, regardless of major.
High school and junior college graduates also qualify for many of these positions. Thus the number of job seekers is very likely to be greater than the number of jobs. Opportunities will be best for people who have experience and formal training. Job seekers will have an easier time finding seasonal jobs, such as camp counselor. These jobs generally do not have formal education requirements.