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Amusement and Recreation Attendants - 39-3091.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Activities Attendant
Coaster Attendant
Golf Course Ranger
Golf Course Starter
Recreation Aide

Recreation Attendant
Recreation Clerk
Ride Operator
Ski Lift Operator
Sports Complex Attendant

SOC Occupation Groups

39-0000	Personal Care and Service Occupations
39-3000	Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers
39-3090	Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers
39-3091.00	Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Related Occupations

35-9011.00	Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Bright Outlook
39-1013.00	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
39-3031.00	Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
39-3093.00	Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
39-6011.00	Baggage Porters and Bellhops
41-2021.00	Counter and Rental Clerks
43-5032.00	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
53-6021.00	Parking Attendants
53-6061.00	Passenger Attendants
53-7062.00	Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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, 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, or beach chairs.
Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.
Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.

Detailed Work Activities

Arrange facility schedules.
Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Clean tools or equipment.
Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Distribute resources to patrons or employees.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Maintain financial or account records.
Maintain knowledge of business operations.
Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
Monitor operational quality or safety.
Prepare operational reports or records.
Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.
Sell products or services.
Verify patron or staff credentials.