Also called: Attractions Manager, Area Manager
Manages a section of a theme park, including rides, staff, and guest experience.
You oversee eight attractions and 150 cast members, handle ride breakdowns and guest complaints, and watch wait times. You plan for crowds on holidays and new ride openings. Many managers started as ride operators.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in hospitality or business, or promotion from within.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Recreation Management, Business.
Growing about average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI predicts crowds and staffing, trimming planning work; leading crews and guest problems stay human.
Classes: Business, Hospitality CTE class, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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