Careers in Therapeutic Recreation
Careers in Outdoor Recreation
Careers in Volunteer Management
Careers in Youth Services
Careers in Travel and Tourism
Careers in Campus Recreation and Student Services
Careers in Sports and Recreation
Careers in Therapeutic Recreation
National Therapeutic Recreation Society
This national professional association has a link all about career information in therapeutic recreation.
www.nrpa.org
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
This national professional association publishes both a general overview of careers in therapeutic recreation
www.atra-tr.org/careerinfo.htm
and announcements of specific employment opportunities in the field
www.atra-tr.org/employmentupdate.htm
New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association (NYSTRA)
www.nystra.org
Bureau of Labor Statistics
information on the field
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos082.htm
Therapeutic Recreation Directory
Resources for professionals in therapeutic recreation, including job notices
www.recreationtherapy.com/trjob.htm
Careers in Outdoor Recreation
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Site includes internships and career information in outdoor recreation resource management
www.sca-inc.org
Outdoor Action Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers (by Princeton University)
Overview of employment opportunities in outdoor recreation
www.princeton.edu/~oa/jobs/careeroe.html
American Camping Association (ACA)
Camping professionals, including camp owners, directors, administrators and staff. The organization also has a program for camp accreditation.
www.aca-camps.org
Coalition for Education in the Outdoors (CEO)
Professionals providing educational experiences in and about the outdoors
www.outdooredcoalition.org
National Association for Interpretation (NAI)
Organization for those who interpret natural and cultural history for park visitors (commonly known as ranger talks at the parks).
www.nai-link.org
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
Organization for those who educate people about environmental issues in both formal (classroom) and non-formal (nature centers, camps, etc.) settings. http://naaee.org
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Organization for those who educate people through experiences. Includes a wide variety of jobs (ropes course facilitators, wilderness trips, teachers, etc.). www.aee.org
Wilderness Education Association (WEA)
Organization for those who lead wilderness trips.
www.ebl.org/wea
GORP
Volunteer Management
Energize Inc.
Resources for professionals in volunteer management, including job bulletin.
www.energizeinc.com
Opportunity Nocs.org
National directory of employment opportunities in non-profit organizations.
www.opportunitynocs.org
Youth Services
YMCA of the USA (and International)
Jobs and volunteer opportunities in the U.S and abroad. Search a YMCA facility nearest you and contact for more information.
www.ymca.net
Travel and Tourism
International Festivals and Events Association
Association of professionals who plan and coordinate festivals and events; includes job bulletin.
www.ifea.com
Meeting Planners International
Provides information on education and events, membership, news, publications, and professional resources for those interested in careers as meeting planners. www.mpiweb.org
International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (IACVB)
This listing contains contact information for IACVB member convention and visitor bureaus, listed alphabetically by the country and city in which the office is located. www.iacvb.org
Resort and Commercial Recreation Association
Site for a national professional association, including job bulletin.
www.r-c-r-a.org
American Hospitality Academy
Introduces interested travel and tourism students to the exciting world of working within resorts and hotels. Jobs, internships, and training available.
www.rrtm.com
Travel and Tourism Research Association
The International Association of Travel Marketing and Research Professionals
www.ttra.com
Hospitality Careers
Provides a forum for the hospitality executives and the hospitality employers seeking opportunities both in the domestic and the international markets. Listing potential employers, resumes, services and job listings.
www.hospitalitycareers.net
Careers in Campus Recreation and Student Services
Career Services in Higher Education Student Services
National association of student personnel administration.
www.naspa.org
National Association of College Activities
Student activities professional organizations.
www.naca.org
National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
www.nirsa.org
Association of College Unions International
International association of student activities professionals.
http://acuiweb.org/indexn.asp
Careers in Sports and Recreation
National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association
Professional organization dedicated to development of intramural/recreation sports and fitness programs.
www.nirsa.org/
New York Times Job Search Engine
Click on the Sports, Recreation & Leisure Jobs link.
www.sportsjobs.com
