6722- Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

Canada NOC: 
6722
Job Title: 

Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

Job Description: 

This unit group includes 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.

Main 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.

Classified Elsewhere: 

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

Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X