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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Keeping the record2
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Prepare program budgets for summer youth sports and adult fitness classes, include projected participant…
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Prepare program budgets for summer youth sports and adult fitness classes, include projected participant numbers, instructor fees, equipment and facility hire, contingency at 8 percent, and a break-even per-session price for next Wednesday's finance review.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Run this month's department P&L, reconcile event ticket income against deposits, flag any variances over 5…
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Run this month's department P&L, reconcile event ticket income against deposits, flag any variances over 5 percent in supplies or instructor costs, and draft a two-paragraph explanation and corrective actions for the director by Monday.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksjob descriptionsO*NET
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Move2
Supervise staff and manage team
+Publish this week's staff rota, assign morning and evening leads for pool and gym, note mandatory front-desk…
Supervise staff and manage team
+Publish this week's staff rota, assign morning and evening leads for pool and gym, note mandatory front-desk training on Thursday, flag two overtime-eligible weekend shifts, and send a one-paragraph performance reminder to the team before close of business today.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Direct recreational facility operations
+Compile a daily operations checklist for the recreation centre: opening and closing tasks, equipment safety…
Direct recreational facility operations
+Compile a daily operations checklist for the recreation centre: opening and closing tasks, equipment safety checks, pool chemical logs, staffing minimums, and a maintenance ticket process to hand to the weekend manager by Friday morning.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceESCOjob descriptions
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Coordinate1
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Confirm bookings and run sheets for the corporate team-building group on Friday, allocate two facilitators,…
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Confirm bookings and run sheets for the corporate team-building group on Friday, allocate two facilitators, order materials for the scavenger hunt, reserve the community hall from 9 to 3, and email the client a single-page agenda and arrival instructions by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Get approval1
Hire and interview associates
+Schedule interviews for two part-time activity coordinators next Tuesday and Thursday, prepare the scorecard…
Hire and interview associates
+Schedule interviews for two part-time activity coordinators next Tuesday and Thursday, prepare the scorecard covering experience with youth programs, availability, and CPR certification, and send interview times and a one-page role brief to candidates today.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate facilities, catering, security, and AV so the three-room conference runs smoothly on Saturday:…
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate facilities, catering, security, and AV so the three-room conference runs smoothly on Saturday: confirm room setups, final headcounts, delivery windows, key contact numbers, and a single run sheet distributed to all department heads by Thursday noon.
The tools that do the workCisco WebexESCO
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Promote recreation activities
+Create and send a weekend recreation program flyer targeting families and young adults, include dates, times,…
Promote recreation activities
+Create and send a weekend recreation program flyer targeting families and young adults, include dates, times, brief activity descriptions, costs, and registration links, then boost responses with a follow-up post and email by Tuesday morning.
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Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Coordinate with Tom on radio channel two about staffing at the main stage, confirm which laptops are on-site…
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Coordinate with Tom on radio channel two about staffing at the main stage, confirm which laptops are on-site and who carries spare batteries, and send a brief shift-update to the operations group before noon.
The tools that do the workCisco WebexO*NET
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Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk the family at the entrance through height, age and safety rules for the carousel and water play area,…
Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk the family at the entrance through height, age and safety rules for the carousel and water play area, explain prohibited items and refund policy, and note any accessibility needs for follow-up with guest services.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Assess the injured guest, apply basic first aid for cuts and shock, call emergency medical services if pulse…
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Assess the injured guest, apply basic first aid for cuts and shock, call emergency medical services if pulse or breathing is unstable, log the incident and notify the duty manager immediately.
The tools that do the workApple macOSO*NET
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Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the upset customer at Guest Services, listen to the complaint about ride attendant behaviour, apologise,…
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the upset customer at Guest Services, listen to the complaint about ride attendant behaviour, apologise, offer a choice of refund or complimentary pass, and outline corrective steps taken with the staff member.
The tools that do the workHubSpotO*NET
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Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Inventory vehicles, radios and ride parts, assign storage locations for each item with return deadlines,…
Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Inventory vehicles, radios and ride parts, assign storage locations for each item with return deadlines, update the equipment ledger, and schedule a maintenance check next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run a 30-minute training for new attendants covering opening checklist, safety scripts, customer greeting…
Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run a 30-minute training for new attendants covering opening checklist, safety scripts, customer greeting standards and incident reporting, then distribute the attendance list and procedure summary to supervisors.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceO*NET
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Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Schedule a deep-clean of rollercoaster control rooms, arcade consoles, locker rooms and guest rest areas for…
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Schedule a deep-clean of rollercoaster control rooms, arcade consoles, locker rooms and guest rest areas for next Tuesday, assign the maintenance team, list required cleaning chemicals and spare parts, and confirm completion by 6pm.
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Manage event schedules and logistics
+Publish the weekend event schedule with load-in times, vendor locations, stage changeover windows and contact…
Manage event schedules and logistics
+Publish the weekend event schedule with load-in times, vendor locations, stage changeover windows and contact phone list, send to suppliers and operations team by Thursday noon, and flag any clashes for my sign-off.
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Convey information about events to customers
+Draft and send the weekday events bulletin describing each activity, start times, pricing and meeting points…
Convey information about events to customers
+Draft and send the weekday events bulletin describing each activity, start times, pricing and meeting points to the guest services email list by 9am tomorrow, and include a short FAQ about cancellations.
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Interact with customers and the public
+Prepare and post a short script for front-line staff covering welcome lines, membership upsell points,…
Interact with customers and the public
+Prepare and post a short script for front-line staff covering welcome lines, membership upsell points, incident escalation steps and answers to common guest questions, circulate to reception and floor hosts before the morning shift.
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Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Compile the weekly safety checklist for pools, rides and climbing walls, record recent inspection results,…
Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Compile the weekly safety checklist for pools, rides and climbing walls, record recent inspection results, note outstanding corrective actions and distribute to the safety officer and operations director by Friday close of business.
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Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Gather the latest industry guidance, competitor event formats and new health regulations, summarise key…
Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Gather the latest industry guidance, competitor event formats and new health regulations, summarise key changes with recommendations for our programme and send the briefing to the general manager and head of operations by Monday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCO
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