0189 - Recreation Aid and Assistant Series

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions requiring a practical knowledge of one or more recreational activities, such as military or urban community center activities, child care and youth center activities, senior citizens recreation activities, outdoor recreation activities, recreation craft centers and hobby shops, sports centers, music and theater centers, and general recreation activities for special populations such as students in the Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools and inmates of Federal correctional institutions. This practical knowledge, combined with skill in the maintenance and use of recreation materials and equipment, is used in providing support and assistance to recreation specialists or recreation program managers by performing limited aspects of recreation work, and by working with participants in well-organized and carefully monitored recreation activities.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the SOCIAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND WELFARE GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 0101 - Social Science Series
  • 0102 - Social Science Aid and Technician Series
  • 0105 - Social Insurance Administration Series
  • 0106 - Unemployment Insurance Series
  • 0107 - Health Insurance Administration Series
  • 0110 - Economist Series
  • 0119 - Economics Assistant Series
  • 0130 - Foreign Affairs Series
  • 0131 - International Relations Series
  • 0132 - Intelligence Series
  • 0134 - Intelligence Aid and Clerk Series
  • 0135 - Foreign Agricultural Affairs Series
  • 0136 - International Cooperation Series
  • 0140 - Workforce Research and Analysis Series
  • 0142 - Workforce Development Series
  • 0150 - Geography Series
  • 0160 - Civil Rights Analysis Series
  • 0170 - History Series
  • 0180 - Psychology Series
  • 0181 - Psychology Aid and Technician Series
  • 0184 - Sociology Series
  • 0185 - Social Work Series
  • 0186 - Social Services Aid and Assistant Series
  • 0187 - Social Services Series
  • 0188 - Recreation Specialist Series
  • 0190 - General Anthropology Series
  • 0193 - Archeology Series
  • 0199 - Social Science Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) mostMost   AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Certified Casting Instructor Is Not In Demand Federation of Fly Fishers someSome    
Certified Heritage Interpreter Is Not In Demand National Association for Interpretation someSome    
Certified Interpretive Guide Is Not In Demand National Association for Interpretation someSome    
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Is Not In Demand National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) mostMost    
National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) Is Not In Demand National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Board Certified Coach (BCC) Is Not In Demand Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) someSome    
Certified Safety Instructor Basic Level (WSO-CSI) Is Not In Demand World Safety Organization (WSO) someSome    
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation mostMost GI BillGI Bill  

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0189 - Recreation Aid and Assistant Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Amusement and Recreation Attendants mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Office Clerks, General mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential is recommended for mid-career level office management and business administrative professionals. Administrative professionals should have basic knowledge of office systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how to apply the principles of human relations and communications. Candidates must take an pass a written examination based on knowledge acquired by the office professional through education and reading. Candidates must have 4 years of experience of which advanced education may be used in place of some experience.

Click here to go to Basic Certified Casting Instructor COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Heritage Interpreter COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Interpretive Guide COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Playground Safety Inspector COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The NCCT Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) is an entry-level health care certification. Medical Office Assistants are responsible for medical office administrative tasks such as making direct patient contact and performing front office functions including but not limited to scheduling, communicating, handling medical records, and discussing financial-related concerns. NCMOAs comply with state and federal regulations. NCCT requires that candidates meet educational and other requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. The written exam covers project management areas such as initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1500 hours professional experience on a project team or 23 hours of project management education.

Click here to go to PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an intermediate level credential for project schedulers. Candidates for the SP credential have advanced knowledge and experience developing, managing and maintaining project schedules. To apply for the PMI-SP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.

Click here to go to Board Certified Coach (BCC) COOL Snapshot page.

The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential is an advanced-level certification for individuals who are practitioners in the field of life, wellness, career, and leadership coaching. Individuals who pursue the BCC must meet extensive educational and experiential requirements. BCCs are expected to have exceptional relationship skills, outstanding coaching interactions, and advanced knowledge of coaching approaches and techniques, and support upstanding ethical and professional practices.

Click here to go to Certified Safety Instructor Basic Level (WSO-CSI) COOL Snapshot page.

The WSO Certified Safety Instructor Basic Level (WSO-CSI) is an intermediate-level safety instructor credential. The WSO-CSI deals with the elementary aspects of instruction; this includes: basic public speaking, use and control of audio-visual aids, handling distractions and other difficult instruction-related challenges.

Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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