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First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.

Median pay

$48,560

Growth to 2035

+5%

about as fast as average

Openings a year

10,600

Time to qualify*

2 years

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services

$48,56010% earn under $34,760 · middle half $39,400–$62,320 · top 10% over $79,060
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-job training
None
Prior experience
Less than 5 years

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What the work is like

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Unpleasant or angry people

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Cost of a mistake

Minor
Severe

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot

Repeating the same tasks

Rarely
Constantly

Time sitting

Rarely
Constantly

Time standing

Rarely
Constantly

Outdoors in all weather

Rarely
Constantly

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services: 31% usually work over 40 hours a week

Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Also called: Caddymaster · Community Life Director · Guest Services Manager · Guest Services Supervisor · Hair Salon Manager · Recreation Coordinator · Recreation Supervisor · Salon Manager

Outlook and AI

First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services held 109,300 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 115,100 by 2035 (+5%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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