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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Coordinate2
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Schedule and confirm group activities for the corporate retreat on Friday, assign leaders for kayaking, yoga…
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Schedule and confirm group activities for the corporate retreat on Friday, assign leaders for kayaking, yoga and team games, send the updated participant list and run sheet to Erin in guest services and to finance for billing review before Wednesday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Supervise staff and manage team
+Set up the weekly staff roster and supervision plan for next month, allocate shifts to full-time and casual…
Supervise staff and manage team
+Set up the weekly staff roster and supervision plan for next month, allocate shifts to full-time and casual team members, highlight training needs and on-call cover, then send the published roster to all staff and copy HR by Friday 3pm.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Move1
Direct recreational facility operations
+Set the facility operations plan for the weekend festival, confirm lifeguard and maintenance rosters,…
Direct recreational facility operations
+Set the facility operations plan for the weekend festival, confirm lifeguard and maintenance rosters, allocate hourly budgets for equipment and concessions, and notify venue security and the marketing lead of the staffing changes by Thursday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessESCOjob descriptions
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Learning2
Hire and interview associates
+Arrange interviews for two part-time activity coordinators next Tuesday, prepare the job scorecard, assign…
Hire and interview associates
+Arrange interviews for two part-time activity coordinators next Tuesday, prepare the job scorecard, assign interview panels of Mia and Carlos, and send the shortlisted resumes and interview times to HR by end of day Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Write budgets for recreational programs
+Prepare the draft recreational program budget for the summer season: line items for instructor fees,…
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Prepare the draft recreational program budget for the summer season: line items for instructor fees, equipment hire, marketing, and facility maintenance, projected attendance and per-session break-even, then circulate to Claire in Finance and the Director by Wednesday noon.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Analysing1
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Reconcile this month’s department expenses against projected revenue, flag any variances over two hundred…
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Reconcile this month’s department expenses against projected revenue, flag any variances over two hundred dollars, prepare a one-page summary with recommended corrective actions, and circulate it to finance and the director by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work13
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Set the week’s facility coordination plan: list which departments (housekeeping, tech, catering, security,…
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Set the week’s facility coordination plan: list which departments (housekeeping, tech, catering, security, front desk) cover each event slot, note any staffing shortfalls, flag conflicts for James in maintenance, and circulate the plan by Tuesday noon so adjustments happen before Wednesday setup.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceESCO
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Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Check the radios and event laptops for battery, channel assignments, and software updates, then publish a…
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Check the radios and event laptops for battery, channel assignments, and software updates, then publish a one‑page communications sheet for team leads and hand it out at 07:30 briefing on Saturday.
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 ride queue and explain height, safety and conduct rules to waiting guests, hand each family the…
Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk the ride queue and explain height, safety and conduct rules to waiting guests, hand each family the attraction rules sheet, note any accessibility needs and escalate unresolved objections to the duty manager.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceO*NET
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Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Stabilise the injured guest, apply basic first aid and use the incident checklist to record vitals, then…
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Stabilise the injured guest, apply basic first aid and use the incident checklist to record vitals, then radio for medical response and log the incident in the on‑call report before the shift ends.
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Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the upset guest privately, listen to the complaint about staff performance, offer a sincere apology,…
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the upset guest privately, listen to the complaint about staff performance, offer a sincere apology, propose a remedy or refund within our policy, and file the follow‑up record for the supervisor to review.
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 on the storage checklist, tag any missing or damaged items,…
Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Inventory vehicles, radios and ride parts on the storage checklist, tag any missing or damaged items, schedule repairs for critical gear this week, and return the updated asset log to maintenance.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run the two‑hour new‑hire session covering opening checks, safety procedures, guest interaction scripts and…
Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run the two‑hour new‑hire session covering opening checks, safety procedures, guest interaction scripts and incident reporting, hand out the procedure booklet, and log attendance for payroll and compliance.
The tools that do the workAdobe AcrobatO*NET
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Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Clean and sanitise the carousel platform, game booths, and staff breakroom before first shift, replace…
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Clean and sanitise the carousel platform, game booths, and staff breakroom before first shift, replace damaged safety mats and dusty signage, log completed checks with timestamps, and report any repair needs to maintenance by 10:00 AM today.
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Manage event schedules and logistics
+Publish the weekend event timetable with setup windows, load-in docks, vendor contact numbers and contingency…
Manage event schedules and logistics
+Publish the weekend event timetable with setup windows, load-in docks, vendor contact numbers and contingency slots for weather, then assign staff shifts and confirm AV bookings with production by Wednesday noon.
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Convey information about events to customers
+Prepare a customer-facing event brief outlining times, entry points, ticket rules, and hospitality options,…
Convey information about events to customers
+Prepare a customer-facing event brief outlining times, entry points, ticket rules, and hospitality options, localise it for family and VIP audiences, then distribute to the email list and guest services by Wednesday 5 PM.
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Interact with customers and the public
+Staff the front desk for the Saturday festival, handle guest enquiries and lost-and-found, escalate…
Interact with customers and the public
+Staff the front desk for the Saturday festival, handle guest enquiries and lost-and-found, escalate complaints about access or safety to operations lead immediately, and log incidents with attendee details before end of shift.
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Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run the weekly safety audit of pools, rides and public spaces, verify certification and inspection tags,…
Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run the weekly safety audit of pools, rides and public spaces, verify certification and inspection tags, update the compliance register with expiry dates, and forward any non-compliance items to legal and maintenance by Friday close.
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Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Scan industry bulletins and competitor programs, summarise two actionable changes for our season plan,…
Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Scan industry bulletins and competitor programs, summarise two actionable changes for our season plan, estimate cost and staffing impact, and present recommendations to the director at Monday’s ops meeting.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsGoogle DocsESCO
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