HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path is to finish secondary school, then look for entry-level work at amusement parks, ski hills, golf courses, fitness clubs, recreation centres, or campgrounds. Some employers may prefer experience in customer service, cash handling, equipment operation, or outdoor work, and some roles may offer on-the-job training. A college program in tourism, travel, or recreation can also help build communication and service skills, but it is not required for every position. Early experience through summer jobs, part-time work, or volunteer roles in recreation can be useful.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy 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
- Supervise amusement attraction attendants and may sell tickets.
- 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.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Customer ServiceDealing with the PublicPromoting