First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
SOC 39-1014BLS OEWS May 2025
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
National median · BLS
$48,560
▲ +3.54%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$53,550
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
103,190
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Pay range for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$34,760
25th
$39,400
Median (50th)
$48,560
75th
$62,320
90th — top pay
$79,060
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services to grow 5.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 10,600 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
109,300 → 115,100
+5,800 jobs
Projected change
+5.3%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
10,600
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
Self-employed
3.1% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services do
Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
Plan, direct, or supervise recreational and entertainment activities led by staff, such as sports, aquatics, games, or performing arts.
Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
Recruit and hire staff members.
Also called
Guest Services ManagerHair Salon ManagerRecreation CoordinatorSalon ManagerCaddymasterCommunity Life DirectorGuest Services SupervisorRecreation SupervisorSummer Camp SupervisorVisitor Experience Supervisor
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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