Title: Define the roles, responsibilities, benefits, and limitations of recreation, leisure, and themed services jobs.
Course: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (16001-18) > Section: Exploring Recreation, Leisure, and Themed Services Industries

Definition of each career should include

- description of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of professionals
- explanation of the benefits of working as a professional
- summary of the working conditions, including time commitment, encountered
- income expectations
- career advancement opportunities
- present and projected demand for workers on the local, state, and national levels.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What information is available concerning the identified careers?
- What are the duties, education and training requirements, salary ranges, working conditions, and career advancement opportunities for professionals working in these careers?
- What are the hiring expectations for recreation, leisure, and themed services jobs at the local, state, and national levels?
- What characteristics and talents will lead to success in these careers?
- What information is necessary to know about oneself to make wise career choices?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for gathering and evaluating career information?
- What communication skills are necessary in these identified careers?

Leadership

- What leadership techniques can one use to gather and evaluate career information?
- What leadership skills are needed to be successful in these careers?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate these careers?

Management

- What management skills are essential for effective career investigation and planning?
- What resources are available to help evaluate career information?