Careers in the Field
Recreation Management students, with the knowledge gained from these nationally-accredited programs, are prepared to pursue a wide range of professional careers and to assume leadership roles in public, private, commercial, and non-profit organizations.
Recreation Management Careers
Therapeutic Recreation
- Therapeutic Recreation (TR)
- Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Specialist
- Senior Center Activities Director
- Community Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
- Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- School Inclusion Coordinator
- Corrections Recreation Director
- Special Olympics Coach
- Residential Recreation Counselor
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding Specialist
- Community Inclusion Officer
- Grant Writer
- Aquatics Instructor for Individuals with Disabilities
- At-Risk Youth Counselor
- Research Specialist
- Community Services Director
- Leisure Educator
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
- National or State Park Naturalist
- Visitor Services Supervisor
- Military Recreation Programmer
- Park Ranger
- Public Recreation Director
- Meeting and Special Events Coordinator
- Camp Administrator
- Cruise Ship Activity Specialist
- Intramural Recreation and Sports Director
- Public Policy Analyst
- University Life Director
- Ecotourism Guide
- Golf Course and Sport Facility Manager
- Corporate Fitness and Aquatics Director
- Community and Park Planner
- Research and Grants Specialist
All Mason students have access to career guidance and resources through University Career Services. Assistance is available in:
- career research and decision-making
- internships, Co-op, and part-time employment
- job search or graduate school preparation
- full-time employment of qualified candidates
Click here for contact information for the SRHT Career Services Liaison.