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 |
10,442 Large |
& |
4.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
2,226 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
252 Medium |
& |
7.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
55 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
259 Medium |
& |
-3.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| Cook County |
4,657 Large |
& |
4.9% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
996 High |
| Decatur Area |
89 Small |
& |
2.2% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
448 Medium |
& |
8.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
99 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
771 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
169 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
216 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
47 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
120 Medium |
& |
-4.2% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
168 Medium |
& |
-1.2% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
34 Moderate |
| Lake County |
497 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
105 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
166 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
188 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
39 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
258 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
57 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
535 Large |
& |
-1.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
108 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
269 Large |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
55 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
175 Medium |
& |
6.9% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
38 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
319 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
69 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
126 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Springfield Area |
239 Medium |
& |
2.5% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
262 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
56 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
50 Small |
& |
-8.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
10 Few |
| Will County |
369 Medium |
& |
10.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
83 Moderate |
| United States |
327,700 Large |
& |
4.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
68,100 High |