Recreation Director Resume
Recreation directors work with schools, park and recreation centers, playgrounds, and other facilities that help people relax and refresh by indulging in various fun-filled activities. These directors have the experience and skills to manage all types of recreation programs for children, adults and aged. Planning, coordination, and managing are the key essentials to perform at this position. If you have a degree and sufficient experience related to recreation, apply for the job using this sample resume.
Resume Sample
Jeffery B. Rivera
4972 Junkins Avenue
Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: 229-556-8862
Email: jbrivera@anymail.com
Job Objective:
To obtain a recreation director position with a large private park where I can design various types of amusing programs that can help relax and freshen up visitors of all ages.
Summary of Skills:
- Highly experienced in planning and organizing recreation programs
- Expertise in designing different types of recreation programs
- Excellent understanding of promoting physical and mental well-being through fun-filled and athletic activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional supervisory skills to oversee entire activities of the facility
- Able to understand recreation needs of different types of people
- Highly creative in developing new games and activities
- Expert in special event planning and community service
- Ability to teach swimming, rock climbing, cycling and other sports
- Expert in creating recreational programs as per the budget of the facility
- Proficient with MS office and databased applications
Work Experience:
Recreation Director
Cathy Nursing Home, Tifton, GA
2012 - present
- Planning recreation activities for the residents of nursing homes
- Organizing and coordinating activities for different age groups
- Demonstrating and training residents in performing various activities
- Developing leisure and athletic activities to improve physical and mental well-being of occupants
- Ensuring smooth functioning of the facility
- Managing and supervising recreation staff
- Purchasing necessary equipment and sport materials for recreation
- Collaborating with physiotherapists and ensuring safety of programs
- Preparing recreation budget and getting approved by the management
- Ensuring immediate medical assistance for residents in case of injury or mishaps
Recreation Director
Lord's Community Center, Tifton, GA
2009 - 2012
- Handled overall recreation functions of the center
- Served as a technical advisor to the management
- Supervised maintenance and payroll process
- Procured new sports and gym equipment for the center
- Oversaw and managed recreation activities
- Conducted regular inspection of the center
- Organized fund-raising programs to meet future demands
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management
St. Mathew's College, Tifton, GA
2008
References:
Available upon request.
