Summer worker vs recreation assistant

The differences between summer workers and recreation assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a summer worker and a recreation assistant. Additionally, a summer worker has an average salary of $31,419, which is higher than the $31,040 average annual salary of a recreation assistant.

The top three skills for a summer worker include GRASS, mowing and safety procedures. The most important skills for a recreation assistant are customer service, MDS, and recreation programs.

Summer worker vs recreation assistant overview

	Summer Worker	Recreation Assistant
Yearly salary	$31,419	$31,040
Hourly rate	$15.11	$14.92
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	28,027	4,088
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Summer worker vs recreation assistant salary

Summer workers and recreation assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Summer Worker	Recreation Assistant
Average salary	$31,419	$31,040
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $41,000	Between $20,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Portland, OR	Barnstable Town, MA
Highest paying state	Alaska	West Virginia
Best paying company	CHI - Cultural Homestay International	National Park Foundation
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Health Care

Differences between summer worker and recreation assistant education

There are a few differences between a summer worker and a recreation assistant in terms of educational background:

	Summer Worker	Recreation Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Northwestern University

Summer worker vs recreation assistant demographics

Here are the differences between summer workers' and recreation assistants' demographics:

	Summer Worker	Recreation Assistant
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.4% Female, 40.6%	Male, 40.9% Female, 59.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Asian, 5.6% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between summer worker and recreation assistant duties and responsibilities

Summer worker example responsibilities.

Manage camp check-ins by assembling and assigning check-in teams, and helping implement opening day camp check-ins.
Arrange and assist files for parent sign in sheets and child allergies.
Lead devotions, bible time, worship time, and small group activities.
Assemble press clippings, using Photoshop techniques, for clients when feature in publications.
Complete extensive training on sexual harassment, CPR, safe-play, and interventionism with children in crisis.
Assist customers, answer telephones, run errands for the office, and file files alphabetically when need.

Recreation assistant example responsibilities.

Manage one-on-one and group social and physical sessions with long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation residents
Assist multiple MWR facilities with the upkeep, accountability and sanitation of workout and rehabilitation equipment.
Respond to emergency situation and administering first aid and CPR when need.
Assist in the setup and operation of major MWR events, such as Oktoberfest and fund raising concerts.
Coordinate large events/gatherings in accordance with MWR procedures, including reserving special locations, food & beverage and entertainment.
Conduct therapeutic groups such as ADL skills, team building, self expression and skill building amongst all age groups.

Summer worker vs recreation assistant skills

Common summer worker skills

GRASS, 23%
Mowing, 13%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Grounds Maintenance, 10%
Manual Labor, 7%
Front Desk, 5%

Common recreation assistant skills

Customer Service, 31%
MDS, 16%
Recreation Programs, 9%
CPR, 8%
Patients, 8%
Rehabilitation, 6%