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 record4
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Draft a three‑month budget for weekend and school‑holiday recreation programs showing per‑session costs,…
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Draft a three‑month budget for weekend and school‑holiday recreation programs showing per‑session costs, instructor fees, equipment hire, projected attendance, and a contingency line, then produce a one‑page funding pitch for the director by Friday.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Supervise staff and manage team
+Create a monthly supervision plan that lists staff shifts, training sessions, performance check‑ins, and…
Supervise staff and manage team
+Create a monthly supervision plan that lists staff shifts, training sessions, performance check‑ins, and delegated responsibilities, flagging coverage gaps and a recruitment need, then circulate it with expectations for conduct and KPIs before Monday morning.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsCisco WebexESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Hire and interview associates
+Compile a shortlist of five candidate resumes, draft interview questions tied to customer engagement and…
Hire and interview associates
+Compile a shortlist of five candidate resumes, draft interview questions tied to customer engagement and safety, propose two practical tasks for assessment, and schedule panel interviews with HR for next Thursday with assessment criteria attached.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsCisco Webexjob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Produce this month’s department P&L showing recreation program spend, facility rental income, and projected…
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Produce this month’s department P&L showing recreation program spend, facility rental income, and projected cashflow for the next quarter; flag any vendor contracts over budget and draft a one‑page note for Sarah in finance by Thursday.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate2
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Design a four‑week schedule of customer group activities including capacity, staffing, equipment needs, risk…
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Design a four‑week schedule of customer group activities including capacity, staffing, equipment needs, risk notes and pricing tiers, add instructions for arrivals and cancellations, and publish the calendar to front‑of‑house by Tuesday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsFacebookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Direct recreational facility operations
+Prepare an operations plan for the recreation facility covering daily opening checks, maintenance rota,…
Direct recreational facility operations
+Prepare an operations plan for the recreation facility covering daily opening checks, maintenance rota, incident escalation steps, supplier contacts and a monthly budget reconciliation process, then present it at Wednesday’s management meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptions
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The daily work13
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate maintenance, programming, catering and front‑desk so the weekend festival runs on budget: confirm…
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate maintenance, programming, catering and front‑desk so the weekend festival runs on budget: confirm pool lane closures, approve staffing rosters, book the multipurpose hall, and circulate the consolidated ops plan to department heads by Wednesday noon.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceCisco WebexESCO
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Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Check radios and workstation laptops for battery, signal and app access, then send a short roster note to…
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Check radios and workstation laptops for battery, signal and app access, then send a short roster note to Alex and the floor leads listing who carries each device today and where spares are stored before the noon shift change.
The tools that do the workCisco WebexO*NET
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Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Stand at the attraction entrance, state the height, health and behaviour rules clearly to the next group,…
Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Stand at the attraction entrance, state the height, health and behaviour rules clearly to the next group, give two examples of prohibited conduct, and note any guests who need special accommodations so operations can prepare.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceO*NET
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Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Assess the injured guest, apply basic first aid and AED if needed, call for the medic and security, and…
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Assess the injured guest, apply basic first aid and AED if needed, call for the medic and security, and record the incident details, time and witnesses so the duty manager can file the accident report.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the guest, apologise for their experience, listen for the outcome they want, explain what we can do…
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Meet the guest, apologise for their experience, listen for the outcome they want, explain what we can do immediately, and offer a follow-up call or refund while logging the complaint and assigned staff for review.
The tools that do the workHubSpotO*NET
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Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Check the equipment bay inventory, log each vehicle, radio and ride component returned or issued today, tag…
Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Check the equipment bay inventory, log each vehicle, radio and ride component returned or issued today, tag anything needing maintenance, and update storage locations so the morning crew can find spares.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run the policy refresher for new recruits, demonstrate the opening checklist, walk through incident…
Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run the policy refresher for new recruits, demonstrate the opening checklist, walk through incident escalation steps, then send the attendance and assessment notes to HR and the operations manager.
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.
+Schedule and confirm deep-cleaning for the roller coaster maintenance bay, children's splash pad, and guest…
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Schedule and confirm deep-cleaning for the roller coaster maintenance bay, children's splash pad, and guest rest areas tomorrow morning, list required chemicals and equipment, assign to Miguel and Jana, and flag any damaged items for repair before noon.
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Manage event schedules and logistics
+Publish the weekend event lineup with load-in and strike windows, vendor arrival times, and staffing rosters…
Manage event schedules and logistics
+Publish the weekend event lineup with load-in and strike windows, vendor arrival times, and staffing rosters for the pool deck and promenade, then send the consolidated schedule to Leah in operations and the catering manager by Wednesday.
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Convey information about events to customers
+Draft a concise events bulletin for arriving guests listing daily activities, locations, start times, and…
Convey information about events to customers
+Draft a concise events bulletin for arriving guests listing daily activities, locations, start times, and ticketing instructions, then post it to the lobby noticeboard and send the same copy to front desk supervisors by 08:00.
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Interact with customers and the public
+Prepare a briefing for the welcome team covering VIP meet-and-greet scripts, complaint handling steps, and…
Interact with customers and the public
+Prepare a briefing for the welcome team covering VIP meet-and-greet scripts, complaint handling steps, and escalation contacts, assign shifts between 14:00–20:00, and confirm coverage with Sam and Priya before the afternoon rush.
The tools that do the workFacebookjob descriptions
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Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run a compliance walkthrough checklist for the main pool, water slides, and activity studios, record any…
Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run a compliance walkthrough checklist for the main pool, water slides, and activity studios, record any non-conformances with photos, notify maintenance and safety officer Carla, and schedule re-inspection within 48 hours.
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Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Compile the top five industry updates on accessibility, guest tech, and activity licensing from the last…
Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Compile the top five industry updates on accessibility, guest tech, and activity licensing from the last month, summarise implications for our programs, and email recommendations to Marcus, the director, by Friday afternoon.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsESCO
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