• NCAA Job Market
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• ACSM Greater New York
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• NSCA Job Board

• National Recreation and Parks Association
• National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
• Young Men’s Christian Association
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America
• Association of Aquatics Professionals
• Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education
• American Red Cross
• New York State Parks and Recreation Society
• New York State Outdoor Education Association
• Westchester Recreation and Parks Society
• New York Department of Parks and Recreation
• New York City Young Men’s Christian Association
• New York City Police Athletic League
• Asphalt Green

• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• American Therapeutic Recreation Association
• New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association

• Exercise Physiologist
• Training and Development Specialist
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructor
• Fitness Trainer & Instructor
• Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
• Physical Therapists
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Coaches and Scouts
• Healthcare Occupations

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of recreation jobs in 2022 totaled 289,400. For those hoping to pursue a career in the field, the job outlook is bright. The bureau expects the number of jobs in parks and recreation to grow by about 5% through the year 2032. That is faster than average job growth.

Salary Ranges:

The 2019 NRPA parks and recreation salary survey shows a wide range of positions and median salaries:

• Park and Recreation Agency Director: $100,250
• Planning Director: $78,052
• Director of Finance: $85,000
• Recreation Director: $78,250
• Park Operations Director: $72,500
• Park Operations: $55,000
• Facility Manager: $57,434
• Athletics Supervisor: $54,152
• Aquatics Supervisor: $51,500
• Recreation Program Coordinator: $48,141

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of recreation jobs in 2022 totaled 16,800. For those hoping to pursue a career in the field, the job outlook is bright. The bureau expects the number of jobs in recreational therapy to grow by about 4% through the year 2032. That is faster than average job growth.