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.
- Tasks
- 17 tasks7 core, 10 supplemental
- Family
- Personal Care & ServiceOne of its 34 occupations
- Code
- 39-3091.00SOC 2018: 39-3091
What the work is made of
7 core tasks and 10 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.Core taskTask 5119Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 2. Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.Core taskTask 5116Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 3. Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.Core taskTask 5120Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 4. Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.Core taskTask 5130Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 5. Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.Core taskTask 5118Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 6. Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.Core taskTask 5117Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 7. Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.Core taskTask 5134Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 8. Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.Supplemental taskTask 5131Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 9. Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.Supplemental taskTask 5121Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 10. Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts.Supplemental taskTask 5125Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 11. Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.Supplemental taskTask 5128Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 12. Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.Supplemental taskTask 5124Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 13. Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.Supplemental taskTask 5123Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 14. Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.Supplemental taskTask 5133Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 15. Sell and serve refreshments to customers.Supplemental taskTask 5132Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 16. Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.Supplemental taskTask 5127Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 17. Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.Supplemental taskTask 5126Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 39-3091
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