65211
Canada Moderate
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
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.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$15.00
/hr
Typical
CA$17.50
/hr
Experienced
CA$27.00
/hr
Average: CA$19.45/hr
42.2% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- 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
All Examples
- amusement ride attendant
- amusement ride operator
- amusement attraction operator
- amusement concession operator
- amusement park attendant
- arena ice patroller
- artificial ice maker - rink
- athletic equipment attendant
- athletic equipment custodian
- attendance checker
- 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
- campground attendant
- campground gate attendant
- campground supervisor
- campground worker
- carousel operator
- clubhouse attendant
- drive-in theatre attendant
- driving range attendant
- ferris wheel operator
- fun house operator
- game booth operator
- game concession operator
- go-kart ride attendant
- go-kart track attendant
- golf course attendant
- golf course ranger
- golf course starter
- golf range attendant
- gondola operator
- ice rink attendant
- 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
- park attendant
- park receptionist
- park supervisor
- pony ride operator
- pool parlour attendant
- recreation and sports attendant
- recreation attendant
- recreation park attendant
- recreational camp attendant
- recreational facility attendant
- ride attendant
- rink attendant
- rink ice maker
- rink icer
- rink supervisor
- rope tow attendant
- rope tow operator
- shooting gallery operator
- skate sharpener
- 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
- 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
- zamboni driver
Main Duties
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.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.