39-3091.00 · Task explorer
Amusement and Recreation Attendants: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.
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This source lists 17 tasks, including 7 marked Core and 10 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2020.
17 tasks shown
Core · Task 5119 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
Core · Task 5116 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
Core · Task 5120 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
Core · Task 5130 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
Core · Task 5118 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
Core · Task 5117 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
Core · Task 5134 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
Supplemental · Task 5131 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
Supplemental · Task 5121 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
Supplemental · Task 5125 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts.
Supplemental · Task 5128 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.
Supplemental · Task 5124 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.
Supplemental · Task 5123 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
Supplemental · Task 5133 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.
Supplemental · Task 5132 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
Supplemental · Task 5127 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.
Supplemental · Task 5126 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.
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