At ski hills, bowling alleys, water slides, and golf courses, and other places people go for fun and sport, amusement and recreation attendants operate equipment and help guests enjoy themselves. Attendants sell tickets and collect fees from customers. They rent equipment such as go-karts, tennis rackets, and boats, and make sure customers know how to operate vehicles and equipment safely and properly. Many also operate concession stands, games, and rides, and make sure guests are safe and know the rules. Customer service skills are an important part of the job; attendants provide a lot of information about schedules, policies, and directions. They often encourage participation and purchases. Many are responsible for collecting attendance and totaling up receipts. Attendants also clean facilities and equipment, and keep them maintained, for example placing markings on sports fields, or smoothing ice at rinks after use. Some positions include scheduling the use of equipment and facilities. Attendants typically have no specific education or training requirements and do not require previous work experience.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
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.
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Basic Skills
talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Attention to Detail
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Desktop publishing software
Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker
no high school diploma/GED or high school diploma/GED usually needed
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