Senior-Level

Skating Desk Clerk Supervisor

The recreation facility leader — managing front desk operations and staff to deliver great experiences at skating venues.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Skating Desk Clerk Supervisor

As a Skating Desk Clerk Supervisor, you're leading the front desk team at an ice skating or roller skating facility. You're managing staff schedules, handling customer issues, processing admissions and rentals, overseeing cash handling, and ensuring smooth facility operations during sessions. The supervisor part means you're responsible for the team and operations, not just your own transactions.

Your day involves both hands-on desk work and staff management. You might open the facility and brief your team, handle customer issues during busy sessions, count cash drawers, and adjust schedules for coverage. You need to stay aware of the whole floor while managing your direct responsibilities.

The challenge is managing part-time or seasonal staff in a high-energy, youth-focused environment. Many staff are young and this might be their first job. Sessions can get chaotic with large groups, parties, and varying skill levels on the rink. You need to maintain safety standards while keeping the atmosphere fun. The people who thrive here enjoy working with young people, can handle crowds and noise, and bring positive energy to a recreational environment.

IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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StrategyExecution
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ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeSeasonal vs year-roundStaff sizeProgramming scopePublic vs private
Skating facility supervision varies by venue type. Ice rinks have different operations than roller rinks. Seasonal outdoor rinks differ from year-round facilities. Some venues focus on public sessions; others emphasize lessons, parties, or hockey programs. Staff teams range from small to substantial depending on facility size.
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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 Skating Desk Clerk Supervisors (SOC 41-1012.00), 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.
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Facility management
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Program development
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Budget management
Leadership requires understanding financials and cost control
What does the staff team look like — size, experience, scheduling patterns?
What programs does the facility run beyond public skating?
Is this a seasonal or year-round position?
What are the busiest periods and biggest operational challenges?
What systems are used for admissions, rentals, and scheduling?
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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.

$49K–$162K
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10th – 90th percentile
219K
U.S. Employment
0%
10yr Growth
25K
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How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
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Skills & Requirements

SpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionNegotiation
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