First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Personal Care and Service
Directs entertainment and recreation staff and assigns schedules so activities are covered and on time. Planning often means working with the team on event programs, then telling guests what is happening and briefing workers on a group's interests or special needs. Inspections cover cleanliness and equipment upkeep; customer comments help improve how things run, and personnel or operations figures go into written reports. Suits people who like organizing people and programs and who are comfortable switching between staff direction and guest questions.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$48'560
Median Wage Market Position
$48'560
What you might do
- Direct staff who run events and recreation
- Assign work schedules so each shift is covered
- Plan event programs and activity calendars with staff
- Tell guests about events and how to join
- Inspect rooms and equipment for cleanliness and upkeep
- Write reports on staffing and daily operations
Skills that matter
- Activity reports from staff and operations data
- Guest feedback turned into better programs
- Work schedules that keep events staffed
- Joint planning of events and activities
- Briefings on a group's interests or needs
- Cleanliness and upkeep checks of work areas
AI & the future of this role
Digital tools may take over more of the rostering and basic performance tracking. Coordinating staff in person, reading guest mood, and solving service problems on the spot still depend on human judgment and presence.
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