First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers
O*NET title: First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Also called: Supervisors of Entertainment Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
Also called: Aquatics Supervisor, Arcade Supervisor, Caddie Supervisor, Caddy Supervisor, Caddymaster, Chief Airport Guide
Median pay
$48,560
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$34,760 – $79,060
People employed
103,190
Holland code
ECS
Enterprising · Conventional · Social
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want to lead or coordinate other people’s work?
- 2.Do you enjoy serving customers or the public?
- 3.Are you happy talking and working with people most of the day?
- 4.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Dealing with conflict is part of the job
- Work outdoors in all weather
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers do
- 01Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- 02Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
- 03Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
- 04Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
- 05Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- 06Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.
Skills that matter most
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administrative
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Social Orientation
- Leadership Orientation
Education and first steps
O*NET has no education survey data for this job.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 1 month, up to and including 3 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers86% · +43%
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers85% · 0%
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers85% · +1%
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers83% · −9%
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers81% · +15%
Change into first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers91% · $48,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers86% · $44,080
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials86% · $40,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers85% · $49,100
- Spa Managers85% · $69,770
Majors that lead here
- Outdoor Education
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.