Occupation Summary

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

O*NET 11-9072.00

Description:

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

Annual Wages:
$83,587.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 21.46%.
Education Level:
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED). According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Administer first aid in emergency situations.
  2. Assign tasks and work hours to staff.
  3. Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.
  4. Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.
  5. Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  6. Inspect equipment, such as rides, games, and vehicles, to detect wear and damage.
  7. Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.
  8. Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical equipment in amusement parks, cruise ships, or other recreational facilities.
  9. Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
  10. Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.
  11. Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  12. Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.
  13. Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
  14. Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.
  15. Train workers in company procedures or policy.
  16. Write and present strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.
  17. Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling employed Annual Growth Rate
Other amusement and recreation industries 34.2 0.96
Motion picture and video industries 5 0.00
Amusement parks and arcades 3.7 0.96
Traveler accommodation 3.2 0.00
Other schools and instruction 2.5 0.00
Civic and social organizations 2.2 0.00
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 2.1 1.84
Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events 2.1 0.00
Spectator sports 2 1.84


Labor Market Information


2024 Statewide average hourly wage $40.19
2024 National average hourly wage $41.86
2022 National employment 26,400
2022 Texas employment 1,421
Texas projected employment by 2032 1,726
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 196




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
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Technology

Accounting software: Intuit QuickBooks;

Analytical or scientific software: IBM SPSS Statistics; SAS;

Business intelligence and data analysis software: Qlik Tech QlikView; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition; IBM Cognos Impromptu;

Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Dropbox; Google Drive; Microsoft SharePoint; Slack;

Computer based training software: Blackboard software;

Customer relationship management CRM software: Salesforce software;

Data base reporting software: SAP Crystal Reports;

Data base user interface and query software: Oracle Database; Airtable; Microsoft Access;

Desktop communications software: Eko;

Development environment software: Microsoft Visual Basic; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA;

Document management software: Adobe Acrobat;

Electronic mail software: IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook;

Enterprise resource planning ERP software: Oracle Hyperion; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; Oracle PeopleSoft; SAP software; NetSuite ERP; Microsoft Dynamics; Microsoft Dynamics GP;

Human resources software: ADP Workforce Now; Oracle Taleo;

Instant messaging software: Blink; GroupMe;

Network conferencing software: LogMeIn GoToWebinar;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Microsoft Windows; Linux; Hewlett-Packard HP OpenVMS; Apple macOS;

Presentation software: Apple Keynote; Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint;

Process mapping and design software: Microsoft Visio;

Project management software: Microsoft Teams; Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; Atlassian Confluence;

Sales and marketing software: Google Ads; HubSpot software; Marketo Marketing Automation;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Video conferencing software: LogMeIn GoToMeeting; Google Meet; Cisco Webex;

Video creation and editing software: Flipgrid; Loom; YouTube;

Web page creation and editing software: Social media sites; LinkedIn; Facebook;

Word processing software: Evernote; Google Docs; Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling include:
  • 11-3013.00 Facilities Managers
  • 11-9179.01 Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
  • 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
  • 11-9081.00 Lodging Managers
  • 13-1121.00 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • 19-1031.03 Park Naturalists
  • 25-1193.00 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 39-9032.00 Recreation Workers
  • 29-1125.00 Recreational Therapists
  • 11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers


Sources of Additional Information

Contacts for More Information

  • For more information about entertainment and recreation managers, visit: American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA)
  • National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
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  • Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
    Labor Market and Career Information  |  101 E. 15th Street, Annex Room 0252  |  Austin, Texas 78778
    Official Website  |  1-800-822-PLAN (7526)  |  512.936.3200

    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.