According to a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) poll, 96 percent of U.S. adults agree that teenagers and young adults benefit from their first job or volunteer experiences that park and recreation agencies offer. Benefits include developing skills, building confidence, and gaining valuable work experience.

 

Park and recreation departments are great providers of first-time job and volunteer opportunities like lifeguarding and camp counselor.

"Park and recreation agencies offer diverse first-time job opportunities that allow young adults to gain experience while taking part in meaningful activities and giving back to their communities," said Kevin Roth, NRPA vice president of research, evaluation, and technology. "Not only are those new workers able to develop important skills, but also park and recreation departments that employ these individuals can have a hand in training future leaders."

https://www.nrpa.org/about-national-recreation-and-park-association/press-room/parks-and-recreation-provides-important-first-time-job-opportunities/