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Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
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Median pay

$77,180
Median annual pay for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

7.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

5,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

43,200
Estimated U.S. employment for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+3,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Education and Training
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Computers and Electronics
  6. 6Public Safety and Security

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Speech Recognition
  4. 4Speech Clarity
  5. 5Written Expression
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Social Orientation
  3. 3Leadership Orientation
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Optimism
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  3. 3Thinking Creatively
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  3. 3Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  4. 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  5. 5Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative 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.
  • Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.
  • Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
  • Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.
  • Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.

Software and tools

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Sources

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