Entertainment and Recreation Manager

Also called: Amusement Park Manager, Entertainment and Recreation General Manager, Entertainment and Recreation Manager, Entertainment and Recreation Operations Manager, Entertainment and Recreation Planning Manager

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Entertainment and recreation managers plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

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