Amusement and Recreation Attendants
What is an Amusement and Recreation Attendant?
Amusement and Recreation Attendants are responsible for overseeing and facilitating various recreational activities in amusement parks, recreation centers, and other entertainment venues. They engage with guests, ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience while maintaining safety protocols. These attendants may assist in operating rides, managing games, supervising activities, and providing information to patrons about the facility's offerings. Their role often involves setting up equipment, monitoring participants, and enforcing rules to ensure a safe environment. Additionally, they may handle customer inquiries, assist with ticket sales, and help maintain cleanliness in the area. With a focus on customer service, Amusement and Recreation Attendants play a vital role in creating a fun and secure atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
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.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Desktop publishing software
- Adobe PageMaker
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Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
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Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
Tools Used
- Manlift or personnel lift
- Costumes or accessories
- Mobile medical services first aid kits
- Photocopiers
- Bowling equipment
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Abilities
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Less than high school diploma
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Associate's degree
Work Activities
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Detailed Work Activities
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Sell products or services.
- Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
- Maintain knowledge of business operations.
- Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$21450.0 - $38080.0
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.