Recreation Industries and Therapeutics Recreation: Recreation, Youth and Sports Leadership

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	Program Contact Ariel Rodríguez, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor Department of Sport Management and Recreation (413) 748-3272 arodriguez16@springfieldcollege.edu
	Curriculum and Delivery Flexible scheduling formats to meet your needs. Synchronous and Online in Greater Houston Meeting at a specific day and time with the faculty member and classmates, over a zoom connection. This is ideal for those who want a live classroom feel, but without the restriction of having to be in a specific place. 100% Online Asynchronous Participate or engage in the learning process on your own time when and wherever you can connect to the internet. This is ideal for those who need the flexibility to work at their own pace and/ or can't commit to specific class meeting times. Course requirements
	Paying for Your Education Tuition and Fees State Specific Scholarships Financial Aid
	Looking for our on-ground program? Earn your BS in Recreation Industries and Therapeutic Recreation: Recreation Professional Studies
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Empower the next generation.

Youth services is a growing and changing field which is built on the foundation of empowering youth, respecting individuality, providing safe environments, and providing contact with caring adults. Today’s communities need youth services professionals with the credentials and abilities to reach out to young people—to engage them in the decisions that will shape their growth as responsible citizens and future community leaders.

Recreation, Youth and Sports Leadership is a unique concentration for students, especially for those who wish to work in youth-serving organizations like the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Youth Inc, Girls and Boys Scouts, Parks and Recreation, 4H and others. It is also a great concentration for youth mentors and community leaders who believe in empowering youth to provide service to communities by creating strong relationships, collaborating with community partners for common goals.

Potential Careers:

Nonprofit administration (e.g., YMCA/Boys & Girls Clubs)
Recreation center manager
Youth development specialist
Youth program director
Youth and family advocacy
Municipal recreation coordinator
Social and community service manager
Violence and substance abuse prevention

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Ariel Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Recreation Management / Program Director of Recreation Management, discusses the Community Youth Leadership Development and Leadership undergraduate online concentration at Springfield College.

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Springfield College Greater Houston Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston to Offer Employee Grants

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Springfield College Partners with YMCA to Offer Employee Grants

YMCA Employee Grant