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Entertainment and Recreation Manager

Mid-level

Also known as: Amusement Park Manager, Aquatics Director, Boat Club Manager, Camp and Recreation Manager

Entertainment & MediaBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
Entertainment ManagementRecreation ManagementEvent PlanningHospitality ManagementBusiness ManagementOperations ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipManagement

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Adobe AcrobatApple macOSAtlassian ConfluenceCisco WebexFacebookGoogle DocsHubSpot softwareIBM SPSS StatisticsIntuit QuickBooksLinuxMarketo Marketing AutomationMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word+7
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

5,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

43,900

in 2025 → 46,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate administrative tasks, optimize scheduling and resource allocation, and personalize guest experiences through data analysis in the next 5-10 years. While AI can enhance efficiency and provide insights, the core human elements of leadership, problem-solving in dynamic environments, and direct guest interaction will remain crucial for these managers.

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Salary

$79,520

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

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Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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