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

Also called: Caddymaster, Community Life Director, Guest Services Manager, Guest Services Supervisor

US median pay

$48,560

per year, 2025

Job growth 2025–35

+5.3%

faster than average

Openings a year (US)

10,600

109,300 employed

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preparation 2/5 · Some preparation

What this job is

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.

What they do day to day

  • 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.
  • Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.
  • Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.

Skills and knowledge that matter most

Skills

  • Time Management3.5/5
  • Social Perceptiveness3.5/5
  • Management of Personnel Resources3.5/5
  • Instructing3.5/5
  • Service Orientation3.4/5
  • Coordination3.4/5
  • Persuasion3.2/5
  • Negotiation3.2/5

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service4.7/5
  • Administration and Management4.3/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.8/5
  • Administrative3.5/5
  • Education and Training3.4/5

Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).

Education and preparation

Preparation level 2 of 5 — Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma; some previous work experience or training helps.

Typical entry education (BLS): High school diploma or equivalent, plus less than 5 years of related work experience.

Who this job suits

Mostly Enterprising

Leading, persuading and starting things

Conventional

Organising data, details and procedures

Social

Helping, teaching and caring for people

Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.

Job titles you'll see in postings

CaddymasterCommunity Life DirectorGuest Services ManagerGuest Services SupervisorHair Salon ManagerRecreation CoordinatorRecreation SupervisorSalon ManagerSummer Camp SupervisorVisitor Experience Supervisor