Trained counselor vs activity coordinator

The differences between trained counselors and activity coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a trained counselor has an average salary of $37,061, which is higher than the $35,309 average annual salary of an activity coordinator.

The top three skills for a trained counselor include mental health, group therapy and substance abuse. The most important skills for an activity coordinator are customer service, patients, and CPR.

Trained counselor vs activity coordinator overview

	Trained Counselor	Activity Coordinator
Yearly salary	$37,061	$35,309
Hourly rate	$17.82	$16.98
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	27,923	20,364
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	4

Trained counselor vs activity coordinator salary

Trained counselors and activity coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Trained Counselor	Activity Coordinator
Average salary	$37,061	$35,309
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $59,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Mississippi
Best paying company	-	Medical University of South Carolina
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between trained counselor and activity coordinator education

There are a few differences between a trained counselor and an activity coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Trained Counselor	Activity Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	Duke University	Duke University

Trained counselor vs activity coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between trained counselors' and activity coordinators' demographics:

	Trained Counselor	Activity Coordinator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 43.7% Female, 56.3%	Male, 28.4% Female, 71.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	11%	8%

Differences between trained counselor and activity coordinator duties and responsibilities

Trained counselor example responsibilities.

Manage the dispute resolution/litigation process; responding to and resolving threaten litigation; responding to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
Participate in CPR class learning how to resuscitate people when they are choking or cannot breathe.
Work on the development of a web resource page of events which include community fairs and CPR training.
Develop and run behavior modification programming.
Display a superior talent for collaborating with other counselors and providing newly diagnose children with leadership and encouragement.
Manage the dispute resolution/litigation process; responding to and resolving threaten litigation; responding to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries and investigations.

Activity coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage safety accident reports and ensure that all staff is CPR and a certified.
Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
Direct and implement recreational programs, including adult and youth sports, aquatics, community center and special events.
Assist clients in reaching their ISP goals.
Specialize with the ADL's for residents with dementia.
Assist clients with personal care or ADL's as needed.

Trained counselor vs activity coordinator skills

Common trained counselor skills

Mental Health, 22%
Group Therapy, 13%
Substance Abuse, 6%
Intake Interviews, 5%
CIT, 5%
CPR, 5%

Common activity coordinator skills

Customer Service, 27%
Patients, 20%
CPR, 12%
PowerPoint, 3%
Memory Care, 3%
Front Desk, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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