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Job Description: Amusement park workers take care of visitors to amusement parks. Their work responsibility varies according to the type of amusement park in which they work. Generally, they assist patrons so that they may enjoy leisure activities safely. They may also be called recreation attendants, sports complex attendants, activities attendants, or recreation clerks.
Duties: Typical tasks of amusement park workers may include the following:
- Escort park visitors to points of interest
- Assist patrons on and off amusement park rides
- Check to assure that riders are properly secured and that safety procedures are being followed
- Take pictures of park patrons
- Clean park grounds and restroom areas
- Distribute literature such as maps and show schedules
- Monitor children using park play areas
- Direct guests to seats for park attractions
- Sell tickets, food items, and park souvenirs
For detailed information on tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work contexts, job zones, interests, work styles, work values, and related occupations visit the O*Net Online, a division of the National Center for Occupational Information.
Working Conditions: Working conditions vary greatly according to work assignments and the nature of the amusement/recreation facility. Much of the work may be performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Work is usually seasonal, with evening and weekend work common.
Educational Requirements: Training requirements vary by organization. In general, large theme parks have up to one month of formal, on-the-job training while smaller theme parks and carnivals have no formal training period. For related information and recommended courses to prepare for this occupation, Tennessee high school students may visit the Marketing Standards (Sports and Entertainment Marketing) online.
Outlook: The estimated number of amusement and recreation attendants in Tennessee is 4,310. It is projected there will be an increase of 29 percent in this occupation through the year 2012 with 250 job openings annually. For additional information on this occupation, visit the nationally recognized Occupational Outlook Handbook online.
| 10% | 25% | Median- 50% | 75% | 90% | |
| TN Annual | $11,850 | $13,170 | $15,880 | $19,070 | $23,920 |
| US Annual | $12,650 | $14,180 | $16,290 | $19,270 | $24,030 |
*Some salaries are listed at an hourly rate. Those that include a single dollar amount are considered hourly wage.
Wage and salary data provided by:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tennessee Department of Labor website
- TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development website
- Bureau of Economic Analysis website
For an explanation of salary data please visit acinet.org
Last updated on: January 23, 2008