Recreation Management
Careers
Careers outlook
The field of recreation management is rapidly growing, with opportunities across the public, private, non-profit, and commercial sectors. UWL’s program equips you to step into roles that impact communities and improve quality of life through recreational and tourism experiences. Graduates usually enter the field at middle management or upper management levels depending on experience.
Potential career settings
- National Park Service
- Golf clubs and resorts
- Outdoor adventure companies
- Tourism and event management organizations
- Health and wellness facilities
- Employee recreation programs
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipal parks and recreation
- Campus recreation
Salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for Entertainment and Recreation Managers is growing much faster than the average for all occupations. The profession offered a median annual salary of $73,460 in 2023 for those with up to five years of related experience.