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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

SOC 39-1014.00Job Zone 2 · Some Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers front-line supervision of entertainment and recreation staff across venue operations including compliance monitoring, patron service, monetary transactions, workforce coordination, and regulatory adherence.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. House rules and posted regulations — review and recite under direct supervisor guidance at an entertainment or recreation venue.
  2. Patron complaints — receive and escalate to senior staff following established customer service protocols.
  3. Monetary transaction paperwork — complete basic forms with supervisor review at a front-desk or ticket station.
  4. Staff schedules and shift assignments — read and confirm accuracy using calendar and scheduling software under direction.
  5. Guest behavior — observe and report unusual or disruptive conduct to a shift manager on the venue floor.
  6. Point-of-sale software — process routine transactions and issue receipts at a recreation facility checkout counter.
  7. Safety and security procedures — follow posted protocols when responding to minor incidents in a public venue.
  8. Spreadsheet software — enter attendance or inventory data into pre-built templates under supervisor instruction.
  9. Team communication — listen actively during pre-shift briefings and carry out assigned tasks at an entertainment facility.
  10. Customer service expectations — apply basic service orientation principles when greeting and directing patrons at a recreation center.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Game or activity operations — monitor ongoing play to confirm house rules and venue policies are being followed on the facility floor.
  2. Patron complaints — address and resolve routine dissatisfaction issues independently using practiced customer service techniques.
  3. Monetary transaction records — prepare and reconcile required paperwork for cash and card transactions with minimal oversight.
  4. Worker performance — coordinate daily task assignments and provide real-time feedback to front-line staff during a shift.
  5. Suspicious patron behavior — identify and document irregularities such as rule violations and report findings to security personnel.
  6. Inventory management software — track equipment and supply levels, flagging shortages for timely reordering at a recreation facility.
  7. Electronic mail and office suite software — draft routine operational correspondence and shift summaries for management review.
  8. Scheduling conflicts — resolve employee availability issues using time accounting software in a moderate-volume entertainment venue.
  9. Venue safety compliance — apply public safety knowledge to enforce applicable state and local regulations during daily operations.
  10. Staff onboarding — demonstrate correct operating procedures to newly hired workers during supervised training shifts.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Regulatory compliance — oversee all game and activity operations to ensure consistent adherence to tribal, state, and federal rules across an entire shift.
  2. Complex patron disputes — investigate, negotiate, and resolve escalated complaints from guests with full autonomy and documented outcomes.
  3. Financial transaction accuracy — audit monetary transaction paperwork, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective procedures at a busy entertainment venue.
  4. Workforce coordination — manage multi-role teams across concurrent activities, adjusting assignments in real time to maintain service quality.
  5. Behavioral risk assessment — apply social perceptiveness and critical thinking to detect and address cheating or misconduct patterns on the venue floor.
  6. Technology integration — configure and maintain point-of-sale, inventory, and scheduling software to optimize operational efficiency.
  7. Performance coaching — conduct individualized feedback sessions using direct observation data to improve staff service delivery.
  8. Incident documentation — author thorough written reports on rule violations, safety events, and patron incidents using word processing software.
  9. Budget monitoring — track departmental expenditures against allocations using spreadsheet software and flag variances to management.
  10. Cross-functional collaboration — coordinate with security, facilities, and marketing teams to plan and execute special entertainment events.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Operational standards — develop and implement venue-wide policies and procedures that align entertainment operations with organizational goals.
  2. Regulatory strategy — establish compliance frameworks ensuring sustained adherence to tribal, state, and federal regulations across all supervised areas.
  3. Guest experience vision — design patron service standards and complaint-resolution systems that drive measurable satisfaction improvements.
  4. Leadership development — mentor supervisory candidates through structured training programs, building a pipeline of capable entertainment and recreation leaders.
  5. Technology roadmap — evaluate and recommend new point-of-sale, scheduling, and inventory platforms to senior management to modernize operations.
  6. Risk management — create organization-wide protocols for detecting behavioral irregularities and coordinating with security and legal stakeholders.
  7. Financial oversight — analyze revenue, transaction records, and cost data to present actionable performance reports to executive leadership.
  8. Staff culture — model and reinforce integrity, dependability, and cooperation as organizational values through visible leadership on the venue floor.
  9. Strategic scheduling — design labor allocation models using workforce data that balance service coverage with budget constraints across seasons.
  10. Stakeholder communication — present operational performance, compliance outcomes, and improvement initiatives to ownership, regulators, and community partners.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-generated shift summaries — reviews auto-drafted end-of-shift reports produced by an AI tool, correcting any inaccuracies before submitting to management.
  2. Complaint log drafting — uses an AI writing assistant to structure patron complaint records, then edits entries to reflect accurate situational context.
Developing
  1. Staff scheduling support — directs an AI scheduling tool to generate initial shift rosters based on headcount rules and availability data, then adjusts the output to account for interpersonal dynamics and operational nuance Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Policy lookup acceleration — queries an AI assistant to retrieve relevant venue, tribal, or state regulatory guidelines quickly, then applies judgment to determine how rules apply to a specific incident WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Behavioral pattern briefing — synthesizes AI-flagged anomaly alerts from surveillance analytics into actionable verbal briefings for floor staff, retaining responsibility for final judgment on whether intervention is warranted Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Patron-relations scripting — uses an AI drafting tool to generate initial de-escalation response templates for common complaint scenarios, then adapts the language in real time to match each patron's emotional state Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Compliance documentation workflow — orchestrates an AI assistant to pre-populate required monetary transaction paperwork fields, then personally verifies totals and signs off to satisfy regulatory accountability.
Advanced
  1. AI tool evaluation — assesses new AI-powered workforce or surveillance platforms for fit with operational requirements, testing outputs against known edge cases before recommending adoption to senior management WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Cross-function AI coordination — integrates outputs from scheduling, incident-reporting, and patron-feedback AI tools into a unified operational picture, directing frontline workers based on synthesized intelligence while preserving human authority over all consequential decisions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Continuous process refinement — identifies systematic gaps in AI-generated reports and compliance flags, provides structured feedback to technical teams to retrain or reconfigure models, improving tool accuracy over successive operational cycles.
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Staff briefing delivery — conveys shift assignments and basic safety protocols to entertainment workers during pre-shift meetings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patron complaint intake — listens to guest concerns using active listening techniques to capture the core issue before responding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Incident documentation — writes clear, factual reports of guest complaints, rule violations, or safety incidents for management review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy explanation — communicates venue rules and operational procedures to staff and patrons using plain, accessible language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-team coordination messaging — relays scheduling changes, safety updates, and operational directives to staff across multiple recreation areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Guest conflict de-escalation — addresses patron dissatisfaction through calm, structured dialogue that resolves disputes while preserving the guest experience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff performance feedback — delivers specific, behavior-based feedback to entertainment workers during one-on-one coaching conversations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory communication — translates tribal, state, or federal operational requirements into clear instructions that staff can apply on the floor O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Leadership communication modeling — demonstrates exemplary verbal and written communication standards that set the benchmark for all front-line staff interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder briefing — presents operational performance data, incident summaries, and staffing concerns to senior management using structured, evidence-based narratives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis communication leadership — directs clear, authoritative messaging to staff and patrons during emergencies or venue disruptions to maintain order and safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Shift task delegation — assigns basic duties to entertainment workers based on role requirements and observed staff strengths during a supervised shift Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Rule enforcement initiation — identifies a rule violation and takes initial corrective action with staff support available O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Team motivation — encourages entertainment workers during high-demand periods by acknowledging effort and redirecting focus to guest service priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. New employee onboarding — guides newly hired recreation workers through orientation tasks, venue procedures, and safety protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Shift accountability management — holds entertainment staff accountable to performance standards by monitoring behavior, providing real-time correction, and documenting patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Operational decision-making — makes independent staffing and scheduling adjustments mid-shift to maintain service levels and safety coverage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Guest experience ownership — takes personal responsibility for resolving patron complaints that staff cannot handle independently, modeling a service-first leadership approach O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Staff development leadership — identifies high-potential recreation workers and creates individualized growth opportunities that build the next tier of supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Culture setting — establishes and sustains a team culture of professionalism, safety consciousness, and guest-centered service across all entertainment areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational advocacy — represents front-line staff interests and operational needs in management discussions, influencing policy and resource allocation decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-assessment of supervision gaps — identifies specific areas of supervisory practice, such as documentation or conflict resolution, where personal skill development is needed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Shift reflection — reviews personal decisions made during a shift to distinguish effective interventions from those requiring a different approach next time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Learning strategy application — selects targeted approaches, such as shadowing experienced supervisors or reviewing incident reports, to build competence in identified weak areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias recognition — notices when personal assumptions about staff performance or patron behavior may be influencing supervisory decisions and pauses to reassess Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive load management — monitors personal attention during complex multi-area oversight situations and deliberately redistributes focus to highest-priority operational demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Decision review practice — regularly evaluates past supervisory choices against outcomes to refine judgment for scheduling, discipline, and guest service scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive mentoring — coaches entertainment workers to reflect on their own service and safety decisions, building team-wide self-monitoring capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Supervisory model refinement — systematically evaluates and updates personal leadership frameworks based on accumulated operational experience, feedback, and outcome data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Rule application analysis — determines whether a specific patron or staff behavior falls within or outside established venue and regulatory guidelines before acting O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Basic problem identification — recognizes when an operational situation, such as understaffing or a guest complaint pattern, requires a supervisory response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Incident cause analysis — examines the circumstances surrounding a guest complaint or staff violation to identify root causes beyond the surface-level behavior Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety risk evaluation — assesses the likelihood and severity of a developing safety situation and prioritizes the appropriate response level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Evidence-based discipline — applies documented behavioral evidence to distinguish between willful misconduct, training gaps, and situational errors before determining corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Operational assumption testing — challenges routine scheduling and staffing assumptions by examining whether current arrangements actually produce the best guest and safety outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory compliance reasoning — evaluates operational practices against tribal, state, and federal requirements to identify non-compliance risks before they escalate O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic issue diagnosis — analyzes recurring complaint, incident, or performance data to identify structural problems in venue operations and recommend evidence-based solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy impact assessment — evaluates proposed operational or policy changes by anticipating downstream effects on staff behavior, guest experience, and regulatory compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Cross-area coordination — works with supervisors in adjacent recreation or entertainment zones to share information about guest flow, incidents, and staffing needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Team task participation — contributes to group shift planning and problem-solving discussions by sharing direct floor observations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Security team collaboration — partners with security personnel to monitor patron behavior, share observations, and coordinate responses to rule violations or safety concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdepartmental cooperation — coordinates with food and beverage, facilities, and event staff to ensure seamless patron experience across venue areas O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Conflict navigation within teams — manages disagreements between entertainment workers by facilitating dialogue, clarifying expectations, and reaching workable resolutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Unified incident response — collaborates with security, medical, and management teams during emergencies to execute coordinated guest safety procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Shared goal alignment — leads team-based efforts to meet venue performance targets by distributing responsibilities according to individual staff strengths Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative culture building — fosters an environment where entertainment workers proactively share information, support peers, and solve problems collectively without supervisor prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-department initiative leadership — coordinates cross-functional teams to plan and execute large-scale entertainment events, ensuring aligned objectives and clear role boundaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Consistent rule application — applies venue and regulatory rules to all patrons and staff equally, without favoritism or selective enforcement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Honest incident reporting — documents observed violations and complaints accurately and completely, without omission or embellishment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Accountability modeling — acknowledges supervisory errors to staff and management and takes concrete corrective action rather than deflecting responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality maintenance — handles sensitive personnel and patron information with discretion, sharing only with those who have a legitimate need to know Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical discipline administration — applies corrective action to staff based on consistent standards and documented evidence, free from personal bias or external pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct under pressure — maintains composure, respect, and adherence to venue values during high-stress patron interactions and operational crises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory integrity — ensures all monetary transaction paperwork and compliance documentation is completed accurately and submitted on schedule O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership standard-setting — establishes team norms of integrity, transparency, and accountability through consistent personal example and explicit expectation-setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational values advocacy — identifies and escalates ethically problematic practices observed in venue operations to appropriate management, even when doing so carries personal risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Guest engagement adaptation — tries alternative approaches to improve a patron's experience when standard service responses have not resolved their concern Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scheduling innovation attempt — proposes a modified staff rotation idea to address a recurring coverage gap during peak entertainment periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Problem-solving improvisation — devises a workable, in-the-moment solution to an unexpected operational disruption, such as equipment failure or sudden understaffing, without waiting for management direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff motivation experimentation — designs and tests new recognition or incentive approaches to sustain entertainment worker engagement during repetitive or high-volume shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Guest experience innovation — develops and pilots new service touchpoints or activity enhancements that increase patron satisfaction and repeat visitation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict resolution creativity — constructs resolution strategies for complex patron disputes that satisfy guest expectations while remaining within operational and regulatory constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Operational improvement design — creates and implements novel processes for staff scheduling, incident response, or guest flow management that are adopted as venue best practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Program development leadership — conceptualizes and leads new entertainment or recreation programming that expands the venue's guest appeal and revenue potential Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — receives performance feedback from management without defensiveness and identifies one concrete behavior to change in the next shift Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge acceptance — volunteers to supervise unfamiliar entertainment areas or event types as an opportunity to expand operational competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback learning — analyzes a shift or incident that did not go well to extract specific lessons that improve future supervisory decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill gap pursuit — seeks out training resources, mentors, or cross-functional experience to develop competencies in identified supervisory weak spots Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous improvement practice — regularly solicits feedback from staff and management, tracks personal development goals, and adjusts supervisory approach based on results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff growth investment — recognizes and nurtures improvement efforts in entertainment workers, providing encouragement and resources even when progress is incremental Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture creation — instills a team-wide belief that skill development, experimentation, and learning from mistakes are expected and celebrated in the entertainment workplace Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive mastery — synthesizes lessons from diverse operational experiences, incidents, and feedback cycles into a continuously evolving supervisory practice that outperforms static approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management during peak hours — maintains deliberate focus on floor monitoring responsibilities during high-traffic entertainment events rather than reacting only to the most visible situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional recognition — notices personal stress or frustration responses during difficult patron interactions before they affect the quality of supervisory decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional observation — systematically scans all assigned areas for staff behavior, guest safety, and rule compliance rather than defaulting to habitual patrol patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress regulation under complaint pressure — applies self-regulation techniques to remain calm and professional during escalating patron disputes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Present-moment situational awareness — maintains continuous, real-time awareness of staff performance, patron behavior, and environmental conditions across the full entertainment area under supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional response over reaction — pauses to assess the full context of an incident before intervening, preventing impulsive decisions that could escalate situations unnecessarily Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Empathic attunement — accurately reads patron and staff emotional states during interactions and adjusts supervisory approach to match the emotional reality of the situation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership modeling — demonstrates consistent emotional regulation, deliberate attention, and intentional communication in all supervisory interactions, setting the observable standard for the team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic mindfulness integration — embeds structured situational awareness practices, such as deliberate floor-scan routines and debrief reflection prompts, into team operating procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
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Emerging
  1. Complaint persistence — continues to work toward resolution of a difficult patron complaint even after the first attempted solution is rejected Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Discomfort tolerance — enforces unpopular rules or delivers unwelcome decisions to patrons and staff without withdrawing or hedging Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. High-pressure shift endurance — maintains supervisory effectiveness and staff support through sustained high-volume entertainment events that extend beyond normal duration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adversarial patron resilience — remains composed and professional when confronted by verbally aggressive or non-compliant patrons, maintaining authority without escalating conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Crisis response steadiness — provides calm, decisive supervisory leadership during emergencies such as medical incidents, equipment failures, or large crowd disturbances Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained accountability enforcement — consistently applies disciplinary standards to staff even when doing so creates interpersonal friction or social pressure to look the other way Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory courage — reports compliance violations or ethical concerns to management even when the individuals involved hold influence or seniority within the venue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team resilience leadership — guides entertainment staff through periods of organizational uncertainty, high turnover, or operational setbacks while maintaining team morale and service standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Long-term perseverance — sustains commitment to operational improvement and staff development goals across extended periods of resource constraints or management pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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O*NET skills
SpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading Comprehension
Knowledge domains
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityPsychologyAdministrativeSales and Marketing
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity
Work styles
DependabilityCooperationAttention to DetailSocial OrientationSelf-ControlIntegrity
Technology
Inventory management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwarePoint of sale POS softwareTime accounting softwareInternet browser softwareCalendar and scheduling software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Monitor game operations to ensure that house rules are followed, that tribal, state, and federal regulations a
  2. Observe gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating, such as marking, switching, or counting cards, and notify se
  3. Perform paperwork required for monetary transactions.
  4. Respond to and resolve patrons' complaints.
CIP education codes
31.0601

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