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:
- Golf courses, country clubs, and other recreational centers
- Amusement parks
- City government recreation programs
- Civic and social associations such as the YMCA
Outlook
Demand for this career will be strong. Growing interest in physical fitness and travel will increase demand for recreation services. Jobs will also be created by the growing popularity of theme parks and cruise ships.
Recreation attendant jobs may be seasonal. Students fill many of these jobs during the summer. Hours can be long and pay is generally low. Many job openings occur as people leave the career to find better paying jobs.
Recreation Attendants (CIS 100176)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,606 Large |
& |
37.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,604 High |
| Champaign Area |
112 Small |
& |
18.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
110 Small |
& |
-10.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
2,453 Medium |
& |
49.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
764 High |
| Decatur Area |
46 Small |
& |
-6.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
306 Medium |
& |
60.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
102 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
579 Medium |
& |
37.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
166 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
120 Small |
& |
-12.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-6.4% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
61 Small |
& |
13.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Lake County |
363 Medium |
& |
82.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
137 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
126 Medium |
& |
53.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
65 Small |
& |
16.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
106 Small |
& |
-17.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
271 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
59 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
85 Small |
& |
-5.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
83 Small |
& |
-8.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
143 Small |
& |
46.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
36 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
118 Small |
& |
5.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
137 Small |
& |
-15.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Vermilion County |
23 Very small |
& |
-8.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
234 Medium |
& |
30.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
63 Few |
| United States |
381,500 Large |
& |
4.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
107,700 Very High |