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Amusement and Recreation Attendants

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.

Other names for Amusement and Recreation Attendants: Activities Attendant, Alley Worker, Amusement or Recreation Card Checker, Amusement Park Worker, Animal Ride Attendant, Animal Rides Manager, Arcade Attendant, Artificial Snow Making Machine Operator, Assistant, Athletic Equipment Manager, Athletic Events Scorer, Attendant, Ball Racker, Ball Shagger, Ball Worker, Barker, Basket Person, Bat Person, Beach Attendant, Board Attendant, Boat Camp Operator, Boat Dock Operator, Boathouse Keeper, Booster, Bowling Alley Attendant, Bowling Floor Desk Clerk, Bowling Floor Manager, Bowling or Skating Front Desk Clerk, Bridge Game Director, Cabana Attendant, Caddie, Caddy, Caller, Car Usher, Cardroom Attendant, Cardroom Supervisor, Carney, Carnival Worker, Clay Pigeon Loader, Clay Pigeon Setter, Clerk, Coach Driver, Community Center Coordinator, Concession Attendant, Cue Worker, Curb Worker, Dance Hall Host/Hostess, Dance Hall Hostess, Desk Clerk, Desk Monitor, Dog Track Kennel Manager, Donkey Ride Operator, Dude Wrangler, Equipment Manager, Ferris Wheel Attendant, Ferris Wheel Operator, Flagger, Floor Attendant, Floorperson, Floorwalker, Front Desk Clerk, Fun House Operator, Game Attendant, Golf Caddie, Golf Caddy, Golf Course Assistant, Golf Course Starter, Golf Range Attendant, Gym Attendant, Hospitality Aide, Host/Hostess, Hotel Casino Floorperson, Ice Rink Attendant, Ice Scraper, Jinrikisha Driver, Jukebox Operator, Locker Room Attendant, Magician Helper, Merry Go Round Attendant, Merry Go Round Operator, Miniature Train Driver, Monitor Worker, Operator, Park Attendant, Parking Attendant, Pick Up Attendant, Pier Master, Pier Master Assistant, Pin Chaser, Pin Machine Operator, Pin Setter, Pony Ride Operator, Pony Worker, Pool Hand, Pool Table Operator, Poolroom Table Attendant, Pull Tab Dealer, Pull Worker, Rack Worker, Racker, Receiving Barn Custodian, Record Changer, Recreation Aide, Recreation Assistant, Recreation Attendant, Recreation Clerk, Recreation Facility Attendant, Recreation Leader, Recreation Programmer, Recreational Assistant, Ride Attendant, Ride Operator, Rides Attendant, Rides Supervisor, Rink Rat, Rinkman, Roller Coaster Operator, Rolling Chair Pusher, Rope Tow Operator, Score Caller, Scoreboard Operator, Scorekeeper, Shag, Shagger, Shuffle Board Operator, Skate Hop, Skate Shop Attendant, Skeet Operator, Ski Lift Attendant, Ski Lift Operator, Ski Tow Operator, Slot Machine Department Floorperson, Snow Blower, Snow Maker, Social Staff Worker, Spieler, Sports Complex Attendant, Stadium Attendant, Starter, Stickman, Sweat Box Attendant, Swimming Pool Attendant, Swing Ride Operator, Table Keeper, Tableman, Take-Off Man, Take-Off Worker, Target Setter, Tow Operator, Train Operator, Trap Operator, Trap Puller, Trap Setter, Turntable Operator, Weight Guesser, Wharf Attendant, Whip, Whip Operator, Wired Music Operator,

What do Amusement and Recreation Attendants do?

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