Recreation Specialist
Certificate of Achievement Recreation Management · Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog
This certificate program provides an enhanced understanding of the basic service industry skills necessary for successful employment in the recreation, parks, tourism and hospitality industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level employment in a wide range of positions within the industry. Career opportunities include: recreation attendant, program coordinator, event planner, recreation program leader, pool manager, sports official (umpire and referee), ski resort worker, camp counselor, theme park attendant, tour guide, golf course employee and other related occupations. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HED 0001 | Standard First Aid/Community CPR | 3 |
| RECM 0010 | Foundations of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management | 3 |
| RECM 0020 | Program Planning and Event Management | 3 |
| RECM 0030 | Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management | 3 |
| RECM 0040 | Leisure Aspects of the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| RECM 0095 | Internship in Recreation Management | 1 |
| Select 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| BUS 0266 | Introduction to Oral Communication | |
| COMM 0003 | Small Group Communication | |
| COMM 0007 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COMM 0008 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Select 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| BUS 0260 | Introduction to Business | |
| BUS 0280 | Introduction to Marketing | |
| Select 2-4 units from the following: | 2-4 | |
| RECM 0070 | Backpacking | |
| RECM 0071 | Rock Climbing | |
| RECM 0072 | Wilderness Survival | |
| Total Units | 24-26 | |