Bowling Center Manager

Also called: Bowling Alley Manager

Runs a bowling center: leagues, lanes, food and bar, and birthday parties.

A day in the life

A bowling center manager organizes league nights, schedules staff, oils the lanes with the mechanic, and plans glow-bowling nights to bring in teens.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$50k
High
$72k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; most promote from front desk.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Upscale bowling-and-dining venues are growing; old centers are closing.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Automated scoring is old news; leagues, parties and staff still need a manager.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Math, Physical education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9072.

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