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Entertainment / Recreation Manager

Quick Facts

Median Salary$57,997
Most Common EducationBachelor's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth+26.22%
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What They Do

An Entertainment or Recreation Manager plans, directs, or coordinates entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.


Core Tasks:

  • Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.
  • Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
  • Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
  • Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.
  • Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
  • Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.
  • Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.
  • Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Administer first aid in emergency situations.
  • Assign tasks and work hours to staff.
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
  • Train workers in company procedures or policy.
  • Write and present strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.

What to expect as an Entertainment / Recreation Manager

1Earn a Bachelor's degree

37% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

794 openings for Entertainment / Recreation Managers

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