Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

$77,180
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+8% projected 2024โ€“2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Entertainment and recreation managers oversee the daily operations of facilities and programs designed for leisure and enjoyment. They coordinate activities at venues such as community centers, fitness clubs, theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships, ensuring guests have positive experiences. Their responsibilities include hiring and supervising staff, scheduling events and programs, managing budgets, and maintaining facility safety standards. They work closely with instructors, activity coordinators, and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Business/Commerce(masters)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
$190,333
Business/Commerce(masters)Northwestern University, IL
$188,890
Business/Commerce(masters)Emory University, GA
$166,848
Business/Commerce(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA
$159,747
Business/Commerce(masters)Michigan State University, MI
$133,992
Business/Commerce(masters)University of Denver, CO
$132,833
Business/Commerce(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$128,210
Business/Commerce(masters)University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
$127,264
Business/Commerce(masters)Indiana University-Bloomington, IN
$125,488
Business/Commerce(masters)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
$117,414
Business/Commerce(masters)Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA
$116,023
Business/Commerce(masters)Northeastern University, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Northeastern University Professional Programs, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Bentley University, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Harvard University, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Nichols College, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Drexel University, PA
$112,692
Business/Commerce(masters)Grand Valley State University, MI
$112,465
Business/Commerce(masters)Georgia State University, GA
$108,995
Business/Commerce(masters)University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, NH
$104,416
Business/Commerce(grad-cert)Indiana University-Bloomington, IN
$102,888
Business/Commerce(masters)Loyola Marymount University, CA
$101,925
Business/Commerce(masters)Youngstown State University, OH
$99,960
Business/Commerce(masters)Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN
$99,288

Related Careers

Other occupations in Management