Amusement and Recreation Attendants

What the job really is

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

At a glance

• Sector: Personal Care & Service
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-3091
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
• Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
• Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
• Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
• Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
• Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
• Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
• Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts.
• Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.
• Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.

Tools and technology

Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, 10-key calculators, Adobe PageMaker, Bowling pinsetting machines, Cable cars, Calendar and scheduling software, Carousels

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
• Baggage Porters and Bellhops
• Parking Attendants
• Counter and Rental Clerks
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
• Passenger Attendants
• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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