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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Based on the Entertainment and Recreation Managers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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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