Amusement & Recreation Attendants

Also Called: Golf Course Ranger, Recreation Attendant, Ride Operator, Ski Lift Operator

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$21,450

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Amusement & Recreation Attendants do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality • Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Hotel & Lodging • OCT-Only Hospitality • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Residential Advisor

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Spend Time Standing

Tools

  • Manlift or personnel lift
  • Costumes or accessories
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Photocopiers
  • Bowling equipment

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Desktop publishing software
Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 64% Less than high school diploma
  • 32% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3% Associate's degree

Experience

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Amusement & Recreation Attendants Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Residential Advisors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Tour Guides & Escorts

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Curlew Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Curlew, Washington

  • Delaware Valley - Job Corps

    Callicoon, New York

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Amusement & Recreation Attendants across the country typically make.

$10.31 / hour
$21,450 /year

Entry Level

$14.13 / hour
$29,390 /year

Median Level

$18.31 / hour
$38,080 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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