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6722 – Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

This unit group includes amusement occupations such as operators of amusement rides, games and other attractions, and attendants in amusement, recreation and sports facilities who 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.

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Index of titles Example job titles

  • Amusement attraction operator
  • Amusement concession operator
  • Amusement park attendant
  • Amusement ride attendant
  • Amusement ride operator
  • Arena ice patroller
  • Artificial ice maker - rink
  • Athletic equipment attendant
  • Athletic equipment custodian
  • Attendance checker
  • Attendant, amusement park
  • Attendant, amusement ride
  • Attendant, athletic equipment
  • Attendant, bicycle rental
  • Attendant, billiard parlour
  • Attendant, bingo hall
  • Attendant, boat rental
  • Attendant, bowling alley
  • Attendant, bungee jump
  • Attendant, campground
  • Attendant, clubhouse
  • Attendant, drive-in theatre
  • Attendant, driving range
  • Attendant, go-kart ride
  • Attendant, go-kart track
  • Attendant, golf range
  • Attendant, ice rink
  • Attendant, J-bar
  • Attendant, leisure
  • Attendant, leisure and sports
  • Attendant, leisure facility
  • Attendant, mini-golf
  • Attendant, park
  • Attendant, pool parlour
  • Attendant, recreation
  • Attendant, recreation and sports
  • Attendant, recreation park
  • Attendant, recreational camp
  • Attendant, recreational facility
  • Attendant, ride
  • Attendant, rink
  • Attendant, rope tow
  • Attendant, ski lift
  • Attendant, ski tow
  • Attendant, snowmaking facility
  • Attendant, sport
  • Attendant, sports and leisure
  • Attendant, sports and recreation
  • Attendant, sports centre
  • Attendant, sports equipment
  • Attendant, sports facility
  • Attendant, T-bar
  • Attendant, tennis court
  • Attendant, tourist camp
  • Attendant, trailer campsite
  • Attendant, trailer park
  • Attendant, waterslide
  • Ballracker, billiards
  • Bicycle rental attendant
  • Billiard parlour attendant
  • Billiards ballracker
  • Bingo caller
  • Bingo floor attendant
  • Bingo floorman/woman
  • Bingo hall attendant
  • Boat rental attendant
  • Bowling alley attendant
  • Bowling pinsetter
  • Boxing second
  • Bungee jump attendant
  • Cable car operator
  • Caddie
  • Caller, bingo
  • Campground attendant
  • Campground gate attendant
  • Campground worker
  • Carousel operator
  • Checker, attendance
  • Clubhouse attendant
  • Custodian, athletic equipment
  • Custodian, jockey room
  • Custodian, sports equipment
  • Drive-in theatre attendant
  • Driver, zamboni
  • Driving range attendant
  • Ferris wheel operator
  • Floor attendant, bingo
  • Floorman/woman, bingo
  • Fun house operator
  • Game booth operator
  • Game concession operator
  • Gate attendant, campground
  • Go-kart ride attendant
  • Go-kart track attendant
  • Golf course ranger
  • Golf course starter
  • Golf range attendant
  • Gondola operator
  • Ice maker, rink
  • Ice patroller, arena
  • Ice rink attendant
  • Icer, rink
  • J-bar attendant
  • J-bar operator
  • Jockey helper
  • Jockey room custodian
  • Jockey valet
  • Leisure and sports attendant
  • Leisure attendant
  • Leisure facility attendant
  • Merry-go-round operator
  • Mini-golf attendant
  • Operator, amusement attraction
  • Operator, amusement concession
  • Operator, amusement ride
  • Operator, cable car
  • Operator, carousel
  • Operator, ferris wheel
  • Operator, fun house
  • Operator, game booth
  • Operator, game concession
  • Operator, gondola
  • Operator, J-bar
  • Operator, merry-go-round
  • Operator, pony ride
  • Operator, rope tow
  • Operator, shooting gallery
  • Operator, ski lift
  • Operator, ski tow
  • Operator, snowmaking equipment
  • Operator, snowmaking machine
  • Operator, T-bar
  • Park attendant
  • Pinsetter, bowling
  • Pony ride operator
  • Pool parlour attendant
  • Ranger, golf course
  • Receptionist, park
  • Recreation and sports attendant
  • Recreation attendant
  • Recreation park attendant
  • Recreational camp attendant
  • Recreational facility attendant
  • Ride attendant
  • Ride attendant, go-kart
  • Ride operator, amusement
  • Rink attendant
  • Rink icer
  • Rope tow attendant
  • Rope tow operator
  • Second, boxing
  • Shooting gallery operator
  • Ski lift attendant
  • Ski lift operator
  • Ski tow attendant
  • Ski tow operator
  • Snowmaker
  • Snowmaking equipment operator
  • Snowmaking facility attendant
  • Snowmaking machine operator
  • Sports and leisure attendant
  • Sports and recreation attendant
  • Sports attendant
  • Sports centre attendant
  • Sports equipment attendant
  • Sports equipment custodian
  • Sports facility attendant
  • Starter, golf course
  • T-bar attendant
  • T-bar operator
  • Technical assistant - sports and leisure
  • Tennis court attendant
  • Tourist camp attendant
  • Trailer campsite attendant
  • Trailer park attendant
  • Waterslide attendant
  • Worker, campground
  • Zamboni driver
  • Amusement attraction operator
  • Amusement park attendant
  • Amusement ride operator
  • Athletic equipment custodian
  • Billiard parlour attendant
  • Bingo hall attendant
  • Bowling alley attendant
  • Campground attendant
  • Game concession operator
  • Ice maker, rink
  • Recreation attendant
  • Recreational facility attendant
  • Ski lift attendant
  • Sports attendant
  • Tennis court attendant

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Amusement attraction operators perform some or all of the following duties:
    • 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 perform some or all of the following duties:
    • 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 requirements

  • Some secondary school education may be required.
  • On-the-job training is usually provided.

Additional information

    Exclusions

    • Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (5254)
    • Casino occupations (6533)
    • Other personal service occupations (6564)
    • Other service support occupations, n.e.c. (6742)
    • Supervisors of operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (in 6316 Other services supervisors)

    Breakdown summary

    Broad occupational category
    6 – Sales and service occupations
    Skill level
    D – On-the-job training is usually provided for occupations.
    Major group
    67 – Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c.
    Minor group
    672 – Support occupations in accommodation, travel and amusement services
    Version
    NOC 2011 Version 1.0