Hot Job Sectors: Recreation Jobs Near Yorktown

YORKTOWN, NY — This week Patch takes a look at one of the strongest job sectors in New York. 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.

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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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