First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
SOC code 39-1014 · O*NET-SOC 39-1014.00 · Little to some preparation needed
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$48,560
a year
Hourly
$23.34
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$53,550
$25.75 per hour
Middle 50%
$39,400 – $62,320
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$34,760 – $79,060
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
103,190
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $34,760
- $16.71/hr
- 25th percentile
- $39,400
- $18.94/hr
- Median percentile
- $48,560
- $23.34/hr
- 75th percentile
- $62,320
- $29.96/hr
- 90th percentile
- $79,060
- $38.01/hr
What do first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services do?
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
The tasks that matter most 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.
How to qualify for this work
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.
Common questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services earn?
The national median is $48,560 a year. The full range runs from $34,760 at the 10th percentile to $79,060 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a first-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Speaking3.5/5
- Reading Comprehension3.4/5
- Active Listening3.4/5
- Critical Thinking3.4/5
- Monitoring3.4/5
Knowledge areas
- 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
- Public Safety and Security3.3/5
- Mathematics3.1/5
Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Time Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination.