What it pays
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Half of all Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling in the U.S. earn more than $79,520 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,270 and $139,110. About 37,980 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Managers earn about ₹50,473 a month on average — around ₹6.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$79,520typical pay / year
37,980people in this work
$139,110+top 10% earn
₹6.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move3
Hire and interview associates
+Post the events associate ad to LinkedIn and the staff portal, screen resumes for venue logistics experience…
Hire and interview associates
+Post the events associate ad to LinkedIn and the staff portal, screen resumes for venue logistics experience and budget handling, invite Devin Morales and Aisha Khan to 30-minute interviews next Wednesday, and attach the candidate scorecard before confirming times.
The tools that do the workHubSpotjob descriptionsO*NET
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Supervise staff and manage team
+Produce a one-page supervisory plan for the events team covering roles, shift rotations, training needs,…
Supervise staff and manage team
+Produce a one-page supervisory plan for the events team covering roles, shift rotations, training needs, escalation path and two KPIs to track staff performance, then present it at Wednesday’s team meeting.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceCisco WebexESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate group activities for customers
+Design a customer group activities schedule for a weekend package: four themed sessions, capacity limits,…
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Design a customer group activities schedule for a weekend package: four themed sessions, capacity limits, pricing tiers, equipment list and a customer-facing itinerary to send with booking confirmations by Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsHubSpotjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record3
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Run this quarter's department P&L against forecast, highlight variances over 5 percent in catering and…
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Run this quarter's department P&L against forecast, highlight variances over 5 percent in catering and rentals, prepare a two-page summary for the director and the finance lead, and flag any vendors to renegotiate before month-end.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksjob descriptionsO*NET
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Write budgets for recreational programs
+Build a detailed recreational program budget for the summer series: line-item costs for instructors,…
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Build a detailed recreational program budget for the summer series: line-item costs for instructors, equipment hire, permits, and contingency, with monthly cashflow and a recommended fee per participant to break even by July.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Direct recreational facility operations
+Set out the operational plan for the recreation facility next quarter: opening hours, maintenance windows,…
Direct recreational facility operations
+Set out the operational plan for the recreation facility next quarter: opening hours, maintenance windows, staffing levels, safety checks, projected attendance and a cost-saving proposal to reduce utility spend by 8%.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessIntuit QuickBooksESCOjob descriptions
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The daily work13
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Schedule a full equipment and area deep clean of the waterpark zone at Lakeside Resort for Tuesday night,…
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Schedule a full equipment and area deep clean of the waterpark zone at Lakeside Resort for Tuesday night, assign Marina, Joel, and two temps, list chemicals and spare filters to bring, and confirm completion by 0700 Wednesday with photos.
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Manage event schedules and logistics
+Lock in the conference ballroom rotation for next month: three corporate breakfasts on Mondays, a gala…
Manage event schedules and logistics
+Lock in the conference ballroom rotation for next month: three corporate breakfasts on Mondays, a gala Saturday, and daily setup windows at 06:00; confirm AV, catering headcount, and transport for promo materials by Friday noon.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptions
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Convey information about events to customers
+Draft and send the weekend events bulletin to season pass holders detailing Sunday family games,…
Convey information about events to customers
+Draft and send the weekend events bulletin to season pass holders detailing Sunday family games, meet-the-host sessions, entry times, and ticket links, include cancellation policy and contact for accessibility questions.
The tools that do the workFacebookjob descriptions
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Interact with customers and the public
+Prepare staff rota and front-of-house talking points for the summer fair, assign greeters to the main gate,…
Interact with customers and the public
+Prepare staff rota and front-of-house talking points for the summer fair, assign greeters to the main gate, brief volunteers on lost-child protocol, and schedule a manager walkthrough at 09:30 each day.
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Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run a compliance audit of the pool and play areas this Thursday: verify lifeguard certifications, chemical…
Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run a compliance audit of the pool and play areas this Thursday: verify lifeguard certifications, chemical logs, barrier integrity, and incident reports, then produce a corrective-actions list for maintenance by Monday.
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Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Survey industry newsletters and competitor programmes this week, summarise three new activity ideas and one…
Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Survey industry newsletters and competitor programmes this week, summarise three new activity ideas and one costed pilot option, and circulate to operations and marketing ahead of Thursday strategy meeting.
The tools that do the workMarketo Marketing AutomationESCO
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Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Coordinate with Claire on operations and with Javier on radio channels to confirm which radios and laptops…
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Coordinate with Claire on operations and with Javier on radio channels to confirm which radios and laptops are assigned to each shift, note any dead batteries or damaged units, and publish the daily device roster by 08:30 for floor teams.
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Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk each group of guests at the entrance through the safety rules for the pool, stage, and rides, highlight…
Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk each group of guests at the entrance through the safety rules for the pool, stage, and rides, highlight prohibited items and height limits, answer questions, and collect signed acknowledgements from the group leader before allowing access.
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Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Attend the injured guest with a trained team member, follow the emergency first aid checklist, call ambulance…
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Attend the injured guest with a trained team member, follow the emergency first aid checklist, call ambulance if breathing or consciousness changes, log the incident, and notify Security and the on-duty director within ten minutes.
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Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the complainant in a private space, listen to their account, confirm facts with the staff member…
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the complainant in a private space, listen to their account, confirm facts with the staff member involved, offer a remedial option or refund within policy limits, and email the agreed resolution and any corrective actions to HR and the guest within 24 hours.
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Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Inventory vehicles, spare radios, and ride spare parts, update the equipment log with storage location and…
Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Inventory vehicles, spare radios, and ride spare parts, update the equipment log with storage location and condition, schedule any required maintenance, and move flagged items to the secured storage bay before the weekend closure.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run a ninety-minute session with new hires to review the operations manual, emergency procedures, guest…
Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run a ninety-minute session with new hires to review the operations manual, emergency procedures, guest interaction standards, and record attendance, then send the training completion list and quiz results to People Ops by Friday close of business.
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Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate facilities, catering, security, and AV teams to support the company holiday party on Friday night,…
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate facilities, catering, security, and AV teams to support the company holiday party on Friday night, confirm room setups, equipment lists, headcounts, and access times, and escalate any budget or staffing shortfalls to Mia in operations before Wednesday noon.
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