The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- City government recreation programs
- Nursing care facilities
- Civic and social associations such as the YMCA
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. There is a push at the local, state, and federal levels to encourage people to be more active. In addition, the growing population of people who live in retirement and assisted living facilities increases the need for programs that will help to keep seniors active and healthy.
Job prospects are best for those with formal training and previous experience.
Recreation Workers (CIS 100177)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
15,724 Very large |
& |
15.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
2,843 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
348 Large |
& |
6.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
57 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
332 Large |
& |
-2.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Cook County |
7,250 Very large |
& |
19.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,364 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
142 Medium |
& |
-2.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
704 Large |
& |
26.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
141 High |
| Du Page County |
1,248 Large |
& |
15.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
225 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
305 Large |
& |
7.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
165 Large |
& |
-5.5% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
224 Medium |
& |
16.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Lake County |
769 Large |
& |
30.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
160 High |
| McHenry County |
265 Large |
& |
20.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
50 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
241 Large |
& |
12.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
42 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
367 Large |
& |
-1.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
56 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
732 Large |
& |
2.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
115 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
342 Large |
& |
2.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
54 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
274 Large |
& |
8.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
459 Large |
& |
13.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
81 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
174 Large |
& |
3.4% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
28 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
377 Large |
& |
3.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
401 Large |
& |
1.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
63 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
78 Medium |
& |
2.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Will County |
581 Large |
& |
19.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
108 Moderate |
| United States |
289,400 Large |
& |
4.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
61,700 High |