Occupations39-3091.00

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility.

Median annual pay
$30,490

BLS, 2024

Employment
392,300

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+3.4%

2024–34

Annual openings
102,400

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
  2. 02Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
  3. 03Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
  4. 04Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
  5. 05Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
  6. 06Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
  7. 07Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
  8. 08Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
  9. 09Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
  10. 10Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts.
  11. 11Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.
  12. 12Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.

Capabilities

Essential skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingWritingReading ComprehensionActive LearningLearning StrategiesMathematicsScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 392,300 in 2024 to 405,500 in 2034, a +3.4% change.

BLS projects an average of 102,400 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.