A recreation aide resume should focus on the applicant's experience, training, and readiness to accept employment. All recreation aid resumes should mention all of the above, as shown in the following example.
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Joanne Jones
110 Grand Avenue
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jjones@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Recreation Aide
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Enthusiastic; communicative; innovative and creative; trained in recreation skills; available for immediate hire
EXPERIENCE
Recreation Aide, 2000 to present:
Big City Recreation Department, Big City, USA.
Responsible for setting up recreation areas for scheduled activities, recording attendance, taking payment for field trips and tours, arranging for necessary equipment and tools, and decorating the community centers for special events, holidays, activities with a theme, or parties.
Recreation Worker, 1998-2000:
Big City Recreation Department, Big City, USA.
Duties included helping with set-up, clean-up, and leading patrons in assigned activities, crafts, sports, learning experiences.
EDUCATION
A.A., Recreation and Sports, 1998 Any City Community College, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Recreation Professionals
NOTE: When writing a recreation aide resume of your own use this condensed version as a sample for creating a complete one. Remember that potential employers look for specifics related to the job they want to fill. Include those details in your recreation aid resume.