Recreation, Sport Leadership & Tourism Management

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What is Recreation, Sport Leadership & Tourism Management?

Graduates of this program are prepared for management positions in a diversity of recreation, sport and tourism settings and for graduate study. The curriculum is based not only on classroom experience but with significant experiential education. Graduates find career opportunities in settings such as hotels, resorts, theme parks, convention and visitor centers, private recreation clubs, non-profit organizations, municipal parks and recreation departments, cruise ships and meeting and event planning.

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Some positions are entry level, while others require advanced degrees and experience:

Adventure Travel Coord.	Equipment Salesperson	Cruise Ship Activities Staff
Aerobics Instructor	Facility Manager	Park Naturalist
Rental Agent	Reservations Agent	Food & Beverage Assistant
Marketing Assistant	Activities Coordinator	Athletics Coordinator
Umpire/Referee	Youth Counselor	Recreation Supervisor
Athletic Coach	Fish & Game Warden	Park Police Officer
Banquet Supervisor	Fitness Trainer	Park Ranger
Activities Resort Facilitator	Forest Fire Fighter	Personal Assistant
Guest Services Staff	Forest Ranger	Professional Athlete
Recreation Therapist	Forester	Professional Sports Team Mgr
Club House Manager	Government Tourism Mgr	Program Director/Leader
Commercial Fisher	Grounds Supervisor	Range Manager
Concert Promoter	Interpreter	Recreation Leader
Condominium Social Dir.	Health Club Manager	Sports Writer
Amusement Park Operator	Assistant Manager	Departmental Administrator
Conference Organizer	Hotel/Resort Manager	Recycling Manager
Cruise Ship Activity Dir.	Marketing Director	Wildlife Manager
Dive Master	Mountain Guide	Sports Promotion Director
Resource Manager	Soil Conservationist	Park Manager
Restaurant Manager	Sports - Fitness Nutritionist	Stadium Manager
Retail Sales Associate	Sports Announcer	Stadium Manager
Ski Instructor	Sports Instructor	Convention Dir. - Planner
Team Manager	Tournaments Planner	Watershed Manager
Tour Guide	Travel Agent/Planner	Resort Recreation Program Dir
Festival Director	Park Planner	Recreation & Parks Dir.
Camp Director	Campus Recreation Dir.	Recreation Center Dir.
Diving Instructor	Nursing Home Program Dir.	Outdoor Education Instructor

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TYPICAL EMPLOYERS

Government:
• Army Corps of Engineers
• City Park and Recreation
• Military Recreation
• Federal and State Agencies
• University Campuses

Nonprofit Organizations:
• Boy/Girl Scouts
• Community Centers
• Chamber of Commerce
• Convention Centers
• YMCA/YWCA

Private Organizations:
• Air Travel/Cruise Lines
• Country Clubs
• Pools
• Restaurants
• Resorts/Hotels
• Ski Resorts
• Travel Companies

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Related Major Skills

Outdoor ability	Physical fitness
Oral and written communication	Public speaking
People skills	Endurance
Work independently & in groups	Organize activities
Follow-through skills	Remaining objective