Description

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

Interests

Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic

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Work Values

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Work Styles

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Tasks

Administer first aid in emergency situations.
Assign tasks and work hours to staff.
Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

Technology Skills

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Project management software
Operating system software
Electronic mail software
Video conferencing software

Skills

Knowledge

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling:

Certificate name

Certified Festival and Event Executive

Certifying Organization

International Festivals & Events Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Certified Festival and Event Executive	International Festivals & Events Association	Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Income
Low (10%)	$NaN
Median (50%)	$NaN
High (90%)	$NaN

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$50,000
Mid Level	$100,000
Senior Level	$150,000

Employability

There are currently 35,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 39,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 11%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 11%

General and Operations Managers

Median Annual Income

$101,280

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

EnterprisingConventional

Facilities Managers

Median Annual Income

$102,340

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Lodging Managers

Median Annual Income

$65,360

Projected Job Growth

+10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Social and Community Service Managers

Median Annual Income

$77,030

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

EnterprisingSocialConventional

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Median Annual Income

$57,570

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

SocialEnterprising

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Median Annual Income

$56,920

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Park Naturalists

Median Annual Income

$68,750

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

SocialInvestigativeRealisticArtistic

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Income

$75,770

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Education

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

SocialInvestigative

Recreational Therapists

Median Annual Income

$57,120

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

SocialInvestigative

Recreation Workers

Median Annual Income

$34,410

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

SocialEnterprisingRealistic

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