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Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 17 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

17 tasks shown

Core · Task 21416 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Write budgets to plan recreational activities or programs.

Core · Task 21412 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.

Core · Task 21413 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Talk to customers to convey information about events or activities.

Core · Task 21408 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.

Core · Task 21404 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Explain rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.

Core · Task 21402 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Calculate and record department expenses and revenue.

Core · Task 21406 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Interview and hire associates to fill staff vacancies.

Core · Task 21401 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Assign tasks and work hours to staff.

Core · Task 21409 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events, or arts and crafts.

Core · Task 21410 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.

Core · Task 21414 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Train workers in company procedures or policy.

Core · Task 21400 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Core · Task 21415 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Write and present strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.

Core · Task 21411 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Store and retrieve equipment, such as vehicles, radios, and ride components.

Supplemental · Task 21405 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Inspect equipment, such as rides, games, and vehicles, to detect wear and damage.

Supplemental · Task 21403 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Clean equipment and areas of amusement park, cruise ship, or other recreational facility.

Supplemental · Task 21407 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical equipment in amusement parks, cruise ships, or other recreational facilities.

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