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Amusement and Recreation Attendants

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$30,490	107700	4.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$30,490

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

107700

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

4.5%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Less than a High School Diploma

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
Maintain financial or account records.
Prepare operational reports or records.
Monitor operational quality or safety.
Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Sell products or services.
Maintain knowledge of business operations.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Clean tools or equipment.
Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Sell products or services.
Distribute resources to patrons or employees.
Verify patron or staff credentials.
Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.
Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
Sell products or services.
Arrange facility schedules.
Maintain supply or equipment inventories.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.
Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.
Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.

Work Styles

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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