RECREATION CONCENTRATION
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the University of North Alabama offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Recreation. Within this concentration, students may choose emphasis areas in coaching and officiating, community recreation or outdoor recreation.
The field of recreation is a $1.8 trillion a year industry with many full-time job opportunities. Recreation professionals plan, organize, and implement programs in local recreation and park areas, camps, religious organizations, community centers, theme parks, and tourist attractions. Recreation professionals also are found in workplaces where they organize and implement activities for employees.
Depending on area of expertise and skills, salaries in the recreation field can vary widely. Fringe benefits are typically very good and include health insurance, savings plans, and professional liability insurance. Some examples of jobs and salaries posted in the NRPA career center are:
- Park Superintendent, $45-$55,000
- Recreation Facility Superintendent, $43,387-$58,936
- Assistant Park Manager, $35,496-$43,448
- Recreation Leader II, $13.68-$16.79 per hour
- Parks & Recreation Director $74,423-$104,192
- Park Ranger, $32,140-$45,026
- Aquatics Supervisor, $40,428-$60,641
- Waterpark Manager, $39,120-$59,332
- Recreation Specialist/Adventure Programs, $25,504-$30,604
- Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, Univ. of South Florida, $29,000-$31,000
- YMCA Executive Director, $80,000-$90,000
For additional information contact the:
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
University of North Alabama
UNA Box 5073
Florence, AL 35632-0001
Phone: 256/765-4377
Fax: 256/765-4858
