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
+Draft a program budget for summer recreation classes showing projected income, instructor fees, equipment and…
Write budgets for recreational programs
+Draft a program budget for summer recreation classes showing projected income, instructor fees, equipment and venue costs, a break-even attendance target, and three cost-cutting scenarios to present at Monday's budget meeting.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Run a weekly report of program revenue and expenses for the recreation department, flag any line over budget…
Monitor department expenses and revenue
+Run a weekly report of program revenue and expenses for the recreation department, flag any line over budget by 10 percent, write a one-page variance explanation with recommended cuts or revenue actions, and send it to the finance director by Monday noon.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate3
Supervise staff and manage team
+Produce a weekly staff rota and task list that covers setup, front desk, lifeguard and cleanup duties for…
Supervise staff and manage team
+Produce a weekly staff rota and task list that covers setup, front desk, lifeguard and cleanup duties for four weekend events, flags overtime risk, names lead contacts, and sends the plan to the team with contingency instructions by Thursday noon.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate group activities for customers
+Organise group activity bookings for a corporate client on June 12th: confirm itinerary, capacity limits,…
Coordinate group activities for customers
+Organise group activity bookings for a corporate client on June 12th: confirm itinerary, capacity limits, equipment needs, pricing, insurance requirements, and send a single confirmation with terms and a 50 percent deposit deadline to the client by end of day tomorrow.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Accessjob descriptionsO*NET
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Direct recreational facility operations
+Set the daily priorities for pool, gym and court programs for Friday through Sunday, assign staff shifts and…
Direct recreational facility operations
+Set the daily priorities for pool, gym and court programs for Friday through Sunday, assign staff shifts and equipment needs, confirm vendor deliveries, and publish the facility schedule to staff and front desk by 10:00 AM Wednesday so operations run without gaps.
The tools that do the workApple macOSESCOjob descriptions
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Get approval1
Hire and interview associates
+Post the job, shortlist candidates, schedule half-hour interviews next Tuesday and Thursday, prepare the…
Hire and interview associates
+Post the job, shortlist candidates, schedule half-hour interviews next Tuesday and Thursday, prepare the interview score sheet and questions tied to supervisory, customer-service and safety skills, then notify HR and the hiring panel of interview times by end of day Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Check in with Alex on stage power and with Jordan on radio channel two, confirm laptops are charged and…
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
+Check in with Alex on stage power and with Jordan on radio channel two, confirm laptops are charged and encrypted, and flag any device needing a spare battery before the 10:30 soundcheck so we don’t lose communications during load-in.
The tools that do the workApple macOSO*NET
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Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk the family at the carousel through height and safety rules, explain ride time limits and lost-child…
Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
+Walk the family at the carousel through height and safety rules, explain ride time limits and lost-child procedure, and get verbal agreement before they queue so attendants can enforce the rules consistently.
The tools that do the workCisco WebexO*NET
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Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Stabilise the injured guest, call emergency medical services, dispatch our medic and radio Security 1 with…
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
+Stabilise the injured guest, call emergency medical services, dispatch our medic and radio Security 1 with location and vitals, then document the incident in the on-site medical log as soon as EMS takes over.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Speak privately with Ms. Ramirez about her complaints, apologise, outline what we’ll change, offer a partial…
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
+Speak privately with Ms. Ramirez about her complaints, apologise, outline what we’ll change, offer a partial refund or service credit authorized by me, and schedule a follow-up call within 48 hours to ensure satisfaction.
The tools that do the workHubSpotO*NET
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Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Confirm vehicle keys, radios, and ride parts are logged to their storage bays, inspect tire pressure and…
Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
+Confirm vehicle keys, radios, and ride parts are logged to their storage bays, inspect tire pressure and radio batteries, tag any item needing repair, and update the equipment ledger before staff leave at 18:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run the morning shop training with new attendants: cover opening checklist, cash handling steps, emergency…
Train workers in company procedures or policy.
+Run the morning shop training with new attendants: cover opening checklist, cash handling steps, emergency evacuation roles, and have each trainee demonstrate one task before signing them off for floor duty.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceO*NET
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Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate facilities, catering, AV, security and front‑of‑house teams so the conference hall opens at 08:00…
Coordinate the different departments of the facility
+Coordinate facilities, catering, AV, security and front‑of‑house teams so the conference hall opens at 08:00 with seating set, tech tested, badges printed, and catering staged for the 09:00 keynote — confirm each lead by 18:00 today.
The tools that do the workAtlassian ConfluenceCisco WebexESCO
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Promote recreation activities
+Finalize the summer activities campaign for families: approve flyer copy, schedule community posts, reserve…
Promote recreation activities
+Finalize the summer activities campaign for families: approve flyer copy, schedule community posts, reserve pool and park slots, and email the registration link to the mailing list by next Monday so bookings open with a weekend push.
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Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Clean and sanitize the rollercoaster loading platform, arcade consoles, and lifeguard stations tonight,…
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
+Clean and sanitize the rollercoaster loading platform, arcade consoles, and lifeguard stations tonight, restock first-aid kits, log completed tasks with timestamps, and flag any broken rides or hygiene issues to Maintenance and Health & Safety before 0700 tomorrow.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Manage event schedules and logistics
+Confirm tomorrow's festival timetable: lock in vendor load-in windows, assign stage hand shifts, reserve the…
Manage event schedules and logistics
+Confirm tomorrow's festival timetable: lock in vendor load-in windows, assign stage hand shifts, reserve the parade route for 10:00–12:00, and circulate the final running order with contact numbers to production, security, and the catering lead by 18:00 today.
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Convey information about events to customers
+Draft a short customer notice about Saturday's fireworks change of start time to 21:30, explain refund policy…
Convey information about events to customers
+Draft a short customer notice about Saturday's fireworks change of start time to 21:30, explain refund policy for ticket holders, and publish it on the park information board and email it to season-pass customers by 16:00 so front-line staff have the script.
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Interact with customers and the public
+Handle the complaint at Guest Services: acknowledge the family’s wait time, offer complimentary fast-pass and…
Interact with customers and the public
+Handle the complaint at Guest Services: acknowledge the family’s wait time, offer complimentary fast-pass and a meal voucher, record contact details, log the incident with the guest satisfaction team, and notify operations manager for follow-up within 24 hours.
The tools that do the workHubSpotjob descriptions
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Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run the safety audit for the pool and zipline: verify daily inspection checklists are complete, confirm…
Ensure safety and compliance in facilities
+Run the safety audit for the pool and zipline: verify daily inspection checklists are complete, confirm certificates for lifeguards and harnesses are current, escalate any noncompliance to the safety officer, and attach signed forms to the facility file by end of shift.
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Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Scan industry newsletters and the national recreation association alerts, summarise any new regulations or…
Ensure the organisation follows the latest developments in its field
+Scan industry newsletters and the national recreation association alerts, summarise any new regulations or supplier innovations affecting park operations in one page, and send the summary with recommended actions to the general manager and department heads every Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCO
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