Recreation Manager

About the job:

What you do

As a Recreation Manager, your job is to plan, organise, promote, provide and develop leisure and recreational facilities. 

You may be responsible for any one of a range of different facilities, including leisure centres, theme parks, or historic buildings.

Each year, Saudi Arabians spend around $20 billion on recreation in other countries and the Saudi Arabian Government aims to encourage its populace to spend much more of that money domestically. 

The tough stuff

Some of the challenges of being a Recreation Manager include:

  • It's generally not a very high paying job
The cool stuff

Some of the rewards of being a Recreation Manager include:

  • It's a great job for students who enjoy helping or providing service to others
  • It's a great job for students who enjoy leading others and making many decisions
Typical work hours
  • 37 hours/week
  • Late finishes, weekend work and work on public holidays is often required

Are you the right fit?

Classes you should be good at
  • No specific class
Best high school track(s)
  • No Specific Track
Personal qualities
  • Understanding what you hear
  • Understanding written information
  • Good With Numbers
  • Time Management
  • Planning & Organization
  • Negotiation

Will you make money?

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Education stuff:

Education required
  • This career can be entered after completing a relevant Bachelor's degree in Leisure and Recreation Management
  • Courses in business studies with options in leisure/recreational management are offered by several institutions
  • Postgraduate courses are also available
Online education resources
Local universities
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International universities

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