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Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

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

What you’d do

  • Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.
  • Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
  • Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.
  • Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
  • Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
  • Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.
  • Assign tasks and work hours to staff.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Camp Director
  • Events Manager
  • Recreation Director
  • Recreation Manager
  • Aquatic Program Manager
  • Golf Course Manager

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