Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Career Snapshot
ABOUT AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION ATTENDANT CAREERS
People seeking entertainment and recreation can visit Disney World, Six Flags, Sesame Place, Busch Gardens, and other theme parks. Amusement and recreation attendants plan the usage of facilities, allocate equipment to players in sporting activities, collect payments from patrons, or operate carnival rides or amusement concessions to ensure that the public has a fun and exciting yet safe experience.
Although advancement opportunities are limited, there is no better way to obtain front-line experience than to work as an amusement/leisure attendant if you are a people person and are interested in the fast-growing recreation industry.
Characteristics
Critical decision making

Dealing and handling conflicts

Physical demands

Exposure to job hazards

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Comfort of the work setting

Work closely with team members, clients etc.

Communication with others

Competition for this position

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Level of responsibilities

Leadership

Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Getting Information

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Performing General Physical Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Thinking Creatively

Training and Teaching Others

Areas of Study
Administration and Management

Communications and Media

Computers and Electronics

Customer and Personal Service

English Language

Mathematics

Public Safety and Security

Sales and Marketing

Degrees
Colleges
Top Skills
Active Listening

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Time Management
