Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Amusement or Recreation Attendant to perform various duties at amusement or recreation facilities. Key responsibilities include selling and serving refreshments, directing patrons to attractions, and operating rides and equipment. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service. This role is vital for enhancing the experience of visitors at recreation sites, contributing to a memorable and enjoyable environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
• Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons.
• Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
• Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies.
• Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
• Operate mechanical riding devices or other equipment.

Skills

Speaking

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Monitoring

Coordination

Job description

Amusement or Recreation Attendant

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

What Amusement and Recreation Attendants Do On a Daily Basis?

• Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
• Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
• Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
• Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.
• Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
• Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.

Amusement or Recreation Attendant Skills

These are the skills most useful in the role:

• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points, asking questions appropriately, and not interrupting inappropriately.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing performance of self, others, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Other Amusement or Recreation Attendant Job Titles

• Tow Operator
• Caller
• Concession Attendant
• Park Attendant
• Pin Chaser

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 300,000 jobs for Amusement or Recreation Attendants in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.3% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 27,900 new jobs by 2026. The BLS estimates 73,200 yearly job openings in this field.