Hot Job Sectors: Recreation Jobs Near Pelham

PELHAM, NY — This week Patch takes a look at one of the strongest job sectors in New York: recreation. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the leisure and hospitality supersector consists of these categories:

• Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
• Accommodation and Food Services

According to the NY Department of Labor, that supersector is one of the strongest in the state.

Look for or post local opportunities in the Jobs section on Pelham Patch.

The table below compares the over-the-year change in jobs by major industry sector in New York, from May 2017 to 2018:

Change in Jobs by Major Industry Sector

*Educational and health services is in the private sector. Government includes public education and public health services.

Sectors With Job Gains:

• Educational & Health Services*+29,600
• Leisure & Hospitality+25,900
• Professional & Business Services+24,900
• Construction+15,400
• Trade, Transportation & Utilities+9,800
• Other Services+7,300
• Financial Activities+3,700
• Government*+900
• Natural Resources & Mining+100

Sectors With Job Losses:

• Manufacturing-4,000
• Information-3,100

Here are some local jobs in recreation:

• Program Director - Therapeutic Recreation: Sparc, Inc - Special Program And Resource Connection, Yorktown Heights
• Before and After School Program Site Supervisor: Healthy Kids Programs, Ossining
• Recreation Therapist: Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Newburgh
• Associate Manager of Recreation Therapy: Schaffer Extended Care Center, New Rochelle
• Youth Counselor: Green Chimneys, Brewster
• Part Time Recreation and Youth Care Counselors: St. Christopher's Inc, New Windsor
• Assistant Residence Manager: Richmond Community Services, Mount Kisco
• Academic Enrichment Coordinator (August - June): The Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry
• Kids Academy Manager: Life Time Fitness, Chappaqua+1 location
• Recreation Specialist Great Pay: Carerite Centers, Cortlandt Manor
• Recreation Therapy Aide: New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus
• Increased Rate: Recreation Assistant: The Arc of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie
• After School Instructor: Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Inc., Valhalla
• Individualized Care Coordinator: Saint Dominic's Family Services, Blauvelt
• RECREATION LEADER- Part Time: Richmond Community Services, Yonkers

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