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Amusement and Recreation Attendants

SOC 39-3091.00Job Zone 2 · Some Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers amusement and recreation attendant roles in venues such as amusement parks, recreation centers, and event facilities, spanning ticketing, patron safety monitoring, equipment management, and customer service across Job Zone 2 preparation levels.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Ticket sales transactions — complete under direct supervisor guidance at a venue admissions booth.
  2. Facility rules and entertainment options — recite basic information to patrons following a provided script at an amusement or recreation site.
  3. Emergency evacuation procedures — identify and describe under trainer instruction during initial onboarding at a recreation facility.
  4. Patron directions — guide guests to rides, seats, or attractions using posted signage and supervisor-provided maps.
  5. Safety rule violations — recognize and report to a supervisor while monitoring a designated activity zone.
  6. Attendance and sales records — enter basic data into a log or spreadsheet under direct oversight at a front-desk station.
  7. Equipment inventory items — retrieve, store, and count under supervision following a checklist at a recreational equipment area.
  8. Cash handling procedures — follow step-by-step instructions when processing customer payments at a ticket window.
  9. Customer greetings and service interactions — deliver courteous, scripted responses to patron inquiries in a high-traffic venue environment.
  10. Office suite and word processing software — perform basic data entry and record keeping tasks under guidance at a venue workstation.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Ticket sales and fee collection — process transactions accurately with minimal oversight across standard and peak-traffic periods at an amusement venue.
  2. Patron inquiries about facilities and entertainment options — respond clearly and confidently without prompting during a routine shift at a recreation center.
  3. Shut-down and emergency evacuation protocols — execute assigned role reliably when drills or real events occur at a recreation facility.
  4. Guest flow management — direct patrons efficiently to rides, seats, and attractions during moderately busy operating periods.
  5. Activity area monitoring — identify rule infractions and apply standard responses, including requesting removal of disruptive patrons, during a typical venue shift.
  6. Daily attendance, sales, and receipt records — compile and reconcile data using spreadsheet software at the end of each shift with limited review.
  7. Equipment assembly and disassembly — set up and break down recreational equipment following established procedures at a seasonal or event-based venue.
  8. Customer complaints and service recovery — listen actively and resolve common patron concerns independently within venue policy guidelines.
  9. Scheduling and reservation software — enter and update bookings for facility resources or activities during routine daily operations.
  10. Inventory accuracy — conduct periodic equipment counts and flag discrepancies to a supervisor using a venue tracking system.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Admissions revenue and cash reconciliation — oversee full ticket sales cycle, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate receipts across an entire operating day at a multi-attraction venue.
  2. Comprehensive patron information delivery — address complex or unusual guest questions about rules, regulations, and entertainment options without escalation during high-volume operations.
  3. Emergency response coordination — lead assigned staff through shut-down or evacuation procedures, ensuring patron safety during an actual or simulated incident at a recreation facility.
  4. Large-scale crowd flow — assess and adjust patron routing strategies in real time during peak attendance events at an amusement or recreation site.
  5. Patron conduct enforcement — independently identify, document, and coordinate removal of unruly guests while maintaining a safe environment across multiple activity zones.
  6. Multi-category recordkeeping — maintain accurate, complete logs of attendance, sales, reservations, and repairs using database and spreadsheet tools throughout a full season.
  7. Equipment lifecycle management — oversee storage, retrieval, assembly, and condition tracking of a full inventory of recreational equipment across operating periods.
  8. Service quality assurance — model and apply high-level customer service behaviors consistently, handling non-routine patron situations with professionalism at a recreation venue.
  9. Technology platform use — utilize calendar, scheduling, and database software to coordinate reservations and generate operational reports for venue management review.
  10. Cross-functional communication — relay accurate operational updates and safety information to colleagues, patrons, and supervisors across a busy amusement or recreation environment.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Venue operations strategy — set attendance, sales, and service standards for a full amusement or recreation facility and align staff procedures to organizational goals.
  2. Staff training program development — design and deliver onboarding and ongoing instruction covering safety, customer service, and recordkeeping for a team of recreation attendants.
  3. Emergency preparedness oversight — develop, update, and rehearse facility-wide shut-down and evacuation plans in compliance with public safety and security regulations.
  4. Guest experience leadership — establish patron service philosophies and escalation protocols that define quality standards across all attendant roles at a recreation organization.
  5. Safety and compliance framework — create and enforce rules-monitoring policies that reduce incidents and ensure regulatory adherence across multiple attraction zones.
  6. Operational data governance — direct the design and maintenance of recordkeeping systems for attendance, revenue, inventory, and maintenance activities at an organizational level.
  7. Equipment and resource planning — lead procurement, inventory policy, and lifecycle management decisions for all recreational equipment assets across a facility or multi-site operation.
  8. Technology adoption and integration — evaluate, implement, and oversee scheduling, database, and office suite platforms that improve venue efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  9. Cross-departmental collaboration — coordinate with facilities, security, marketing, and finance teams to align recreation operations with broader organizational priorities.
  10. Performance culture building — mentor senior attendants and team leads, setting behavioral expectations around dependability, integrity, and cooperation that elevate organization-wide service outcomes.

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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive Listening
Knowledge domains
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security
Abilities
Speech ClarityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityCooperationOptimismAttention to DetailIntegritySelf-Control
Technology
Desktop publishing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwareInternet browser softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareOperating system softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
  2. Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
  3. Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
  4. Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
  5. Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
  6. Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
  7. Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
CIP education codes
12.060112.060252.090831.060112.041201.0505

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