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Amusement and Recreation Attendants

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Amusement and Recreation Attendants
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Median pay

$30,490
Median annual pay for Amusement and Recreation Attendants.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

102,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

392,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+13,200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Public Safety and Security
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Sales and Marketing
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Speech Clarity
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Speech Recognition
  6. 6Near Vision

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Social
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Cooperation
  3. 3Optimism
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Thinking Creatively
  6. 6Performing General Physical Activities

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Spend Time Standing
  6. 6Physical Proximity

Representative 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.

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