How much does an Activity Specialist make in Southaven, MS? The average Activity Specialist salary in Southaven, MS is $32,795 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $29,946 and $36,851. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Activity Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $27,353 Southaven,MS April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $29,946 Southaven,MS April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $32,795 Southaven,MS April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $36,851 Southaven,MS April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Activity Specialist Salary $40,545 Southaven,MS April 24, 2024
25% $29,946 10% $27,353 90% $40,545 75% $36,851 $32,795 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.

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Illustration: Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.

Leadership 8.13%
CPR 1.72%
Illustration 1.15%
Others 89%

Job Description for Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Activity Specialist

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For Activity Specialist, the upper level is Choreographer and then progresses to Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television.

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Activity Specialist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Activity Specialist, the highest Activity Specialist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Activity Specialist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Activity Specialist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Activity Specialist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Southaven, Mississippi    Southaven is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is a principal city in Greater Memphis. The 2010 census reported a population of ....More

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