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Entertainment and Recreation Managers

Medium demand

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

$XX,000 – $XXX,000XX% Remote4 levels
Junior Entertainment and Recreation Manager → Associate Entertainment and Recreation Manager → Senior Entertainment and Recreation Manager → Lead Entertainment and Recreation Manager
$XXXk
Max salary (US)
XX%
Remote
4
Career levels
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About the profession

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

How to Get Started

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Take a personality test to see if Entertainment and Recreation Managers fits your profile

Career Match Test
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Explore the Career Path section to see progression from junior to senior

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Start learning — check the Learning Path for free courses

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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

Where are you on this career path?

Click a level below to set your current position

Salary Growth

L1
$43K$65K
L2
$65K$88K
L3
$88K$111K
L4
$111K$134K
Entry → Top level growth3x
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1
12-24 months
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2
24-36 months
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3
30-48 months
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4

4

Levels

134K

Top Salary

8+

Years

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Learning Path

Skills you need to develop and courses to get there

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Set your current level first

Go to the Career Path tab and select your current level to see your personalized learning plan.

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Career levels

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…

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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.

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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+:…

Is this for me?

15 questions — answer honestly

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…

💰 Salary Range

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🎯 Is Entertainment and Recreation Managers right for you?

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Psychology of Entertainment and Recreation Managers
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