Amusement and Recreation Attendants - 39-3091.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Perform 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.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Amusement Park Worker
  • Animal-Ride Attendant
  • Attendant, Arcade
  • Barker
  • Cabana Attendant
  • Caddie
  • Cardroom Attendant II
  • Coach Driver
  • Desk Clerk, Bowling Floor
  • Flagger
  • Floor Attendant
  • Fun-House Operator
  • Game Attendant
  • Golf-Range Attendant
  • Host/Hostess
  • Jinrikisha Driver
  • Racker
  • Recreation Aide
  • Recreation-Facility Attendant
  • Ride Attendant
  • Ride Operator
  • Skate-Shop Attendant
  • Ski-Tow Operator
  • Weight Guesser
  • Wharf Attendant

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
  • Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
  • Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
  • Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.
  • Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments or maintenance tasks such as oiling parts.
  • Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
  • Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
  • Operate machines to clean, smooth, and prepare the ice surfaces of rinks for activities such as skating, hockey, and curling.
  • Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.
  • Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
  • Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
  • Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
  • Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, and beach chairs.
  • Schedule the use of recreation facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and softball diamonds.
  • Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
  • Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
  • Tend amusement booths in parks, carnivals, or stadiums, performing duties such as conducting games, photographing patrons, and awarding prizes.
  • Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues such as amusement parks and rides.

Detailed Work Activities

  • answer customer or public inquiries
  • assist individuals into or out of vehicles, boats, aircraft, or rides
  • assist patrons at entertainment events
  • calculate monetary exchange
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • collect payment
  • demonstrate goods or services
  • demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
  • describe points of interest to tour group
  • escort group on city or establishment tours
  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • feed or water animals
  • groom animals
  • handle animals
  • handle boat or ship tie-off lines
  • inspect equipment or vehicles for cleanliness or damage
  • issue supplies, materials, or equipment
  • maintain production or work records
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • page or announce information to patrons, passengers or others
  • provide customer service
  • provide directions or other information to visitors
  • provide information about facilities
  • receive customer orders
  • recognize customer intoxication
  • schedule guest recreational activities
  • sell merchandise
  • serve food or beverages
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • stock or organize goods
  • use cash registers
  • use knowledge of food handling rules
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify ticket or pass