Recreation programmer vs camp counselor

The differences between recreation programmers and camp counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a recreation programmer and a camp counselor. Additionally, a recreation programmer has an average salary of $37,908, which is higher than the $24,340 average annual salary of a camp counselor.

The top three skills for a recreation programmer include CPR, reservations and press releases. The most important skills for a camp counselor are kids, CPR, and summer camps.

Recreation programmer vs camp counselor overview

	Recreation Programmer	Camp Counselor
Yearly salary	$37,908	$24,340
Hourly rate	$18.23	$11.70
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	10,290	28,182
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Recreation programmer vs camp counselor salary

Recreation programmers and camp counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Recreation Programmer	Camp Counselor
Average salary	$37,908	$24,340
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $57,000	Between $16,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	Omaha, NE
Highest paying state	-	Mississippi
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between recreation programmer and camp counselor education

There are a few differences between a recreation programmer and a camp counselor in terms of educational background:

	Recreation Programmer	Camp Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Kinesiology	Psychology
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	Northwestern University

Recreation programmer vs camp counselor demographics

Here are the differences between recreation programmers' and camp counselors' demographics:

	Recreation Programmer	Camp Counselor
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 50.7% Female, 49.3%	Male, 42.4% Female, 57.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between recreation programmer and camp counselor duties and responsibilities

Recreation programmer example responsibilities.

Manage the maintenance of post MWR relate administrative records and submit program status reports in accordance with establish contractual requirements.
Direct aquatics program and staff; hire, train, and supervise part-time and seasonal staff.
Design and printing of all flyers, brochures, and posters used for event and program marketing.
Produce advertising for events, activities and programs via flyers, media and promotion through other events, etc.
Provide coaching, instruction, supervision and counseling to participants in aquatics activities and other activities and programs within the center.
Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.

Camp counselor example responsibilities.

Manage camp check-ins by assembling and assigning check-in teams, and helping implement opening day camp check-ins.
Guide and nurture campers by accompanying them to and assisting with camp activities, and lead hiking and canoe trips
Mentore kids using healthy conflict resolution techniques.
Organize group activities to facilitate communication between children with various health needs ranging from common allergies to severe developmental disabilities.
Supervise campers, cook, and run activities.
Provide support and host VIP visitors and guests.

Recreation programmer vs camp counselor skills

Common recreation programmer skills

CPR, 30%
Reservations, 11%
Press Releases, 8%
Wide Events, 8%
Flyers, 7%
Outdoor Recreation Programs, 5%

Common camp counselor skills

Kids, 29%
CPR, 22%
Summer Camps, 9%
Role Model, 7%
Child Care, 5%
Incident Reports, 3%