Lead Lifeguard & Recreation Assistant (full-time + benefits)
Marysville, OH · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Recreational Therapist
Columbus, OH · On-site
$24.53 - $33/hr
Lifeguard (Part-Time)
Hilliard, OH · On-site
$15.50 - $17/hr
Recreation Aid (Facility Aid) NF-01
Whitehall, OH · On-site
$14.50 - $15.50/hr
Stu Lifeguard - Non-OSU
Columbus, OH · On-site
$14/hr
PT Lifeguard
Columbus, OH · On-site
$13.28 - $17.49/hr
Activity Specialist
Worthington, OH · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Activity Specialist
Worthington, OH · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
10 of the Most Popular Types of Recreation Jobs in 2026
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Most recreation workers have at least a bachelor’s degree, typically in recreation or leisure studies. Other bachelor’s degrees may qualify candidates, depending on the exact nature of the job. You may also consider obtaining certifications through the National Recreation and Park Association and the American Camp Association; these certifications require varied levels of education and training, and some require continued education. If you are pursuing a career in recreation, and again depending on the exact position, you may need additional certifications, such as first aid and CPR, which are offered through the American Red Cross. Many of the courses are offered locally or online.
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Top Types Of Recreation Jobs
Recreation Specialist
Salary range: $40,500 - $57,000
Recreation Specialist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Recreation Specialist jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Recreation Specialist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Parks And Recreation Director
Salary range: $32,500 - $46,000
Parks And Recreation Director is a common job search query. Most salaries for Parks And Recreation Director jobs pay between $32,500 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Parks And Recreation Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Recreation Manager
Salary range: $47,500 - $80,500
Recreation managers oversee facilities, staff, and operations of a recreation program. They may work for a municipality, school, or public park. As a recreation manager, you create and maintain the activity schedule, hire and train staff, and coordinate contracts with vendors. Qualifications for a recreation manager include a bachelor’s degree in recreation management or a related field and several years of experience running recreation programs.
Thprd
Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000
Thprd is a common job search query. Most salaries for Thprd jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Thprd job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Campus Recreation
Salary range: $33,500 - $65,000
Campus Recreation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Campus Recreation jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $65,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Campus Recreation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
Salary range: $42,000 - $65,500
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Outdoor Recreation Coordinator jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $65,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Outdoor Recreation Coordinator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Minnesota Parks Recreation
Salary range: $32,500 - $46,000
Minnesota Parks Recreation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Minnesota Parks Recreation jobs pay between $32,500 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Minnesota Parks Recreation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Sports
Salary range: $53,500 - $60,500
Sports is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Sports jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $60,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Sports job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Seasonal Outdoor
Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000
Seasonal Outdoor is a common job search query. Most salaries for Seasonal Outdoor jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Seasonal Outdoor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
International Recreation
Salary range: $32,000 - $38,000
International Recreation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for International Recreation jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for International Recreation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.