Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

NOC

65211

assist patrons, collect tickets and fees and supervise the use of recreational, sports, and amusement equipment.

Full NOC Description

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.

Main Duties

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.

Also Known As

amusement attraction operator
amusement park attendant
amusement ride operator
athletic equipment custodian
billiard parlour attendant

bingo hall attendant

bowling alley attendant

campground attendant

campground supervisor

game concession operator

recreation attendant

recreational facility attendant

rink ice maker

ski lift attendant

sports attendant

tennis court attendant

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Some secondary school education may be required.

On-the-job training is usually provided.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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36.0%

Female

64.0%

Male

Employment by age

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46.4%

15-24

10.9%

25-34

8.2%

35-44

13.6%

45-54

15.5%

55-64

5.5%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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21.8%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

49.1%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

3.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

13.6%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

11.8%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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65.5%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

15.5%

Public administration

7.3%

Educational services

11.8%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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12.60%

Northeast

40.50%

Southeast

21.60%

Southwest

16.20%

Central

9.00%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

$62,000

Southeast

$56,000

Southwest

N/A

Central

$60,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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