Personal care and service
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
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- Less than 5 years
What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services: 31% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
- Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
- Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.
- Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
- Recruit and hire staff members.
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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