Degrees, Majors, and Certificates
Recreation Administation
A Master of Science in Recreation Administration degree provides students with a general approach to management of recreation and leisure services in a wide variety of settings. Because people today spend more time and money on leisure, fitness, and recreation activities than ever before, the job outlook for recreation and park administration graduates is excellent.
Special Opportunities
The graduate program offers opportunities to learn from a dedicated faculty of recreational sports professionals who are committed to the success of their students. Students are given a wide variety of research opportunities from the faculty and through outstanding community, youth, and family recreation programs and facilities on and off campus.
Careers
Following are some typical job descriptions for career positions in recreational administration:
Recreation and Parks Director: manages both recreation and park functions, including recreation programs, recreation areas, and facilities. Also serves as the technical advisor to the recreation and parks commission, board, or other authority responsible to the public for recreation and park services.
Park Planner: responsible for professional planning work including gathering, compiling, and analyzing resource data, and preparing proposed solutions to planning problems and designs.
Park Manager: directs the operational and developmental phases of parks, boulevards, recreation areas, and facilities. Also plans, directs, and participates in maintenance and construction including inspection of grounds, direction of property security, and providing information and services to visitors.
Facility Operations Coordinator: determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve facility and employee productivity. Prepares and coordinates assigned recreational programs and ensures that facilities meet city, state, and federal guidelines for operation. Coordinates planning and development of programs, activities, and special events for recreational facilities to include procuring vendors and entertainment, site operations, staff and volunteer scheduling, budgeting and contracting, fundraising, and advertising.
Degree Program
Master of Science in Recreation
For more information, contact:
Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Indiana University
HPER 133
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
Phone: (812) 855-4711
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