Overview
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport assist patrons, collect tickets and fees and supervise the use of recreational and sports equipment. They are employed by amusement parks, fairs, exhibitions, carnivals, arenas, billiard parlours, bowling alleys, golf courses, ski centres, tennis clubs, campgrounds and other recreational and sports facilities.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Amusement attraction operators
Drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites
Set up rides, fun houses, game concessions and other amusement attractions
Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections of attraction equipment
Operate rides and other attractions, oversee game activities and ensure safety of participants
May sell tickets.
Attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
Collect tickets and fees, and rent or sell sports and accessory equipment
Schedule the use of recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, fitness clubs, campgrounds and other similar facilities
Operate recreational facility equipment such as ski lifts, ice rink equipment and snow making machines
Assist patrons on and off ski lifts and amusement park rides, secure and release safety belts and bars and monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$34,934
$37,541
$64,049
Job openings
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British Columbia
699expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education may be required.
On-the-job training is usually provided.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.