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