Recreation & Hospitality

Some of the positions available in recreation & hospitality are Recreation Superintendent, Activities Assistant, Recreation Activities Coordinator, Recreation Manager, Rentals Manager, Director of Recreation Operations, Community Activities Coordinator, Program Assistant, Recreational Therapy Manager, Activities Assistant, Cruise Ship Staff, Tasting Room Attendant, Waiter, Server, Dishwasher, Cook, Travel Specialist, General Manager, Barista, Hospitality Consultant, Store Manager and Night Club Manager. Operations Manager, Room Attendant, Server, and Desk Clerk/Concierge are high on the annual demand list, meaning that there are plentiful opportunities in those roles.

The recreation & hospitality industry is ideal for those that are looking for a fast-paced, never dull environment that has a high degree of personal interaction and a strong eye towards customer service.  As the Jacksonville region becomes a sought after travel and tourism destination, recreation & hospitality professionals will have even more options to grow their career.

To determine the best next steps in recreation & hospitality, check out the Career Pathway on recreation & hospitality jobs to view career options available and their corresponding education and training requirements.  There you can explore ways of achieving needed skills that recreation & hospitality employers are looking to hire.  Pursue an HVAC, Electricity or Welding Certificate for a Maintenance and Repair role at one of the region’s many lodging establishments.  Enroll in a Culinary Arts Technical Certificate or Culinary Management Associate Degree program for an exciting and creative cook or chef role.  Begin a bachelor level degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality Management, or a Hospitality and Tourism Management degree for jobs as a lodging manager or meeting and event planner.  Should an occupation in exercise or sports sound interesting, bachelor and graduate level degrees in Kinesiological Sciences and Sport Management may be options to explore for careers in recreation & hospitality.