Career Paths
Welcome to the University of Utah College of Health's Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Career Pathways page. You might wonder, "What exciting career opportunities exist in this field?" or "How can I translate my passion for outdoor experiences, community engagement, and wellness into a meaningful career?" Explore and map out potential career paths in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism. Our program is designed to bridge academic learning with real-world professional experiences.
Explore Careers in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Career Information & Resources
The Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism helps students pursue careers as parks and recreation managers, tour guides, park rangers, coaches, scouts, event planners, outdoor adventure specialists, and much more!
Alumni have found work as conservation coordinators, guides, sports and fitness coordinators, event managers, facility directors, managers at outdoor recreation companies, camp directors, and ski patrollers and managers at Utah resorts.
Explore careers in Commercial, Community, and Sport Management, Outdoor Recreation Studies, and Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management through Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Commercial, Community, and Sport Management
In a career with recreation and sports management, you'll find opportunities ranging from campus recreation and corporate wellness to professional sports management and youth program development. Our program prepares you to make an impact across multiple areas, whether you're designing urban parks, coordinating collegiate athletics, managing major sporting events, or developing youth sports programs that shape the next generation of athletes.
Learn More About the Commercial, Community, and Sport Management Program
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Outdoor Recreation Studies
Embark on an exciting career connecting people with the natural world through our Outdoor Recreation Studies program, which prepares you for roles ranging from Park Ranger and Camp Director to Environmental Interpreter and Eco-Tourism Guide.
The Outdoor Recreation Studies program is designed to prepare students for recreation management and environmental education making meaningful impacts in parks, camps, nature centers, and wilderness areas.
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Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management
With sustainable tourism and hospitality management, you'll help to create unforgettable experiences through eco-tourism, destination marketing, event planning, and resort operations. Our program equips you with the skills to excel in diverse roles, from managing luxury hotels and coordinating international festivals to designing sustainable travel experiences and overseeing food and beverage operations at world-class venues.
Learn More About the Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management Program
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Contact Us
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Main Office
250 South 1850 East
Room 239, HPER North
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-8542
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