Entertainment and Recreation Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
About the profession
Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Entertainment and Recreation Manager → Associate Entertainment and Recreation Manager → Senior Entertainment and Recreation Manager → Lead Entertainment and Recreation Manager
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
134K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $42,730 - $65,468/year With equity/bonuses: $47,003 - $78,562 Top markets (SF/NYC): $49,139 - $78,562 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $29,911 - $58,921 Year 2-3: Junior level $65,468 - $83,795 Year 4-6: Mid level $83,795 - $90,851 Year 7-10: Senior level $90,851 - $116,490 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Entertainment and Recreation Manager genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate…
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