How to become First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Serviceseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,560
25th–75th pct. $39,400–$62,320
Top pay (est.)
$102,800
Top 10% $79,060
Pay in 5 years
$56,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,000est.
$56,800–$76,600
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
43%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.3%
11K openings / yr

How to become First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

Key skills

Coordination
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Service Orientation
3.5
Active Listening
3.5
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Negotiation
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.2
Administration and Management
4.8
Personnel and Human Resources
4.4
Administrative
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
Mathematics
3.9
English Language
3.7
Public Safety and Security
3.5

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
Up to 1 month
22%
6–12 months
17%
1–3 months
12%
3–6 months
10%
2–4 years
7%

Related work experience

2–4 years
34%
6–8 years
26%
6–12 months
14%
1–2 years
10%
4–6 years
8%
8–10 years
3%
None
2%
Up to 1 month
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.