Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Amusement and Recreation Attendants perform various tasks at recreational facilities, amusement parks, and sports venues. They operate rides and concessions, schedule facility use, maintain equipment, and assist participants. Work settings range from theme parks to community recreation centers to sports complexes.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against amusement and recreation attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
A day in the work
A typical week includes operating amusement rides and monitoring safety, selling food and merchandise at concession stands, checking equipment for maintenance issues, and scheduling facility reservations for visitors. Attendants greet guests, answer questions about rides and activities, clean common areas, and handle cash transactions. Work hours often include evenings and weekends when facilities see peak attendance.
Who this work suits
Holland code CSR. Conventional work is organized, detail-oriented work with clear procedures. Aptly’s interest assessment scores you on the same six scales.
You do well in this role if you're organized and detail-oriented about procedures and rules—key to the conventional interest. You also enjoy helping visitors have good experiences and solving problems on the spot, which aligns with the social interest.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most people in this occupation hold no formal education requirement.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Openings right now
- BRIDGEPORT, CA - RECREATION ATTENDANT NF1 · U.S. Marine Corps · Bridgeport, California · $16.9–$16.9
- RECREATION ATTENDANT NF-1 · U.S. Marine Corps · Beaufort, South Carolina · $15–$15
- Recreation Aid (Cart Attendant) · Commander, Navy Installations Command · Pensacola, Florida · $15–$15
Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.
Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $38,890 | $45,680 | $46,790 | 340 |
| Hawaii | $31,170 | $39,920 | $49,300 | 3,950 |
| District of Columbia | $37,390 | $37,960 | $38,010 | 200 |
| Washington | $35,880 | $37,790 | $43,060 | 7,000 |
| California | $35,380 | $37,000 | $38,850 | 56,920 |
| Maryland | $32,870 | $36,710 | $38,360 | 9,200 |
| New York | $33,740 | $36,300 | $38,680 | 14,620 |
| Colorado | $32,590 | $35,770 | $40,610 | 10,820 |
| Oregon | $33,190 | $35,400 | $38,000 | 3,150 |
| Maine | $32,150 | $35,330 | $38,340 | 1,230 |
| Vermont | $31,100 | $35,290 | $37,420 | 800 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $34,860 | $35,830 | 2,440 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) — National Recreation and Park Association
Training
Aptly members see WIOA-approved programs, colleges and certificates near them, with completion and earnings data, on every Path plan.
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against amusement and recreation attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 39-3091.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.