First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
Also called: Caddymaster · Community Life Director · Hair Salon Manager · Hotel Services Supervisor · Recreation Coordinator · Salon Manager
Median pay (national)
$46,900
$32,960–$76,430 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
92,830
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+6.3%
~13,400 openings/yr
Typical entry
High school diploma or equivalent
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services shows a broad range: the top 10% earn $76,430 versus $32,960 at the bottom 10% — 2.3x. The median of $46,900 leaves roughly 63% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +6.3% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 13,400 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 53 states with released data, Washington pays the most for this role (median $58,170, +24% vs the national median), while Puerto Rico sits lowest at $29,330 — a 98% spread for the same job title.
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What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
- Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
- Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
- Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.
- Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
- Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting workers or operations.
- Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
Tools & technology
- Microsoft Office software
- Inventory management systems
- Timekeeping software
- Web browser software
- Work scheduling software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word