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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

	Median Wage (USD, 2025)	Projected Job Openings (2025-2035)	Projected Growth (2025-2035)
National Statistics	$48560	13400	6.3%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$48560

Median Wage (USD, 2025)

13400

Projected Job Openings (2025-2035)

6.3%

Projected Growth (2025-2035)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Prepare operational reports or records.
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
Develop plans for programs or services.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Supervise service workers.
Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Inspect facilities.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Maintain knowledge of business operations.
Evaluate employee performance.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Organize recreational activities or events.
Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
Support the professional development of others.
Perform human resources activities.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Train service staff.

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.
Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Requisition supplies and equipment necessary for workers to facilitate recreational or entertainment activities, such as safety harnesses, flash lights, or first aid kits.
Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting workers or operations.
Serve as a point of contact between managerial staff and leaders of recreational or entertainment activities.
Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.
Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.
Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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