Possess three (3) years of general recreation experience, demonstrated by applying the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation programs and an understanding of interests of the individuals or group.
Examples of experience include but are not limited to one or more of the following recreational activities: cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, trips, skeet shooting, parks, ranges, mountain-climbing and overnight recreational trips. Experience such as assisting in the planning and execution of an Outdoor Recreation program; or responsibility for a large segment of such a program; skill in planning, coordinating, and organizing Outdoor Recreation program activities; skill in effective management of financial and physical resources and budget preparation.
OR
Possess a bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the subjects listed below:
- Outdoor recreation and parks recreation management
- Youth recreation, public, urban or community recreation
- Special population recreation.
OR
Possess a combination of experience and education of the above listed criteria.
Example: An associate's degree (with major course study of 26 credits in the studies as identified above) and five (5) years of general recreational work experience.