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Recreation Management

Springfield College has been preparing recreation and leisure professionals for nearly 50 years, recognizing the contribution which recreation experiences make to the quality of life. Leadership, management, and program skills are the focus of the curriculum, which is accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association.

Internship opportunities for Recreation Management majors include:

• Boca Raton Resort
• City of Boulder, CO Parks and Recreation
• City of Worchester Parks and Recreation
• Evert Tennis Academy
• Las Angeles,CA Parks and Recreation Department
• Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
• Jacksonville Naval Air Station
• New Britain, CT Parks and Recreation
• Newton, MA Parks and Recreation
• United States Olympic Committee Training Facilities

Related Springfield College clubs include:

• Campus Community Service Club
• YMCA Club

Employment opportunities for Recreation Management majors following graduation include:

• Adventure trip industry
• Armed forces recreation programs
• Campus recreation
• Corporate recreation services
• Municipal recreation
• Organizations such as the National Park Service and YMCA
• Outdoor recreation centers
• Resorts
• The travel business

For more information about the recreation management major, contact Dr. Matthew J. Pantera, chairperson of the Sport Management and Recreation Department, at (413) 748-3749 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Related Programs:

• Therapeutic Recreation Services Option
• Business Management - School of ASPS
• Sport Management

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