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Entertainment And Recreation Operations Manager (entertainment And Recreation Ops Manager) Coordinator

The venue operations supporter — coordinating entertainment and recreation activities for smooth guest experiences.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Entertainment And Recreation Operations Manager (entertainment And Recreation Ops Manager) Coordinator

As an Entertainment and Recreation Operations Coordinator, you support operations at entertainment or recreation venues. You're coordinating activities, managing schedules, handling guest services support, and ensuring venue operations run smoothly for guests.

Your day supports venue operations. You might coordinate event schedules, then arrange staffing for activities, then handle guest service issues, then coordinate with vendors, then prepare operations reports. You're ensuring the venue delivers great experiences.

The hardest part is coordinating in a guest-facing environment where expectations are high. Guests want seamless experiences; operations must be invisible while perfect. You need attention to detail and responsiveness while maintaining organization. The people who thrive here enjoy hospitality and can handle the variable pace of entertainment operations.

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Venue typeActivities scopeGuest volumeEvent frequencyTeam structure
Entertainment coordination varies by venue and focus. Theme parks, recreation centers, sports facilities, and entertainment venues have different operations. Activities scope ranges from narrow to comprehensive programming. Guest volume affects pace and complexity. Event frequency varies from continuous to scheduled events. Team structures vary.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Entertainment And Recreation Operations Manager (entertainment And Recreation Ops Manager) Coordinators (SOC 11-9072.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Exploring the Entertainment And Recreation Operations Manager (entertainment And Recreation Ops Manager) Coordinator career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit — and plan your path forward.
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Venue operations
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$45K–$135K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
37K
U.S. Employment
+7.7%
10yr Growth
6K
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How this category is changing

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Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionService OrientationCoordinationCritical ThinkingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructing
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