Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

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.

Quick facts

3-Year Outlook

Limited
Limited

3-Year Job Openings

82
 

Median Hourly Wage

$13.75
$13.75
Low
$26.00
High

Average Salary

$58,000
 

Typically Required

High school / on-the-job training

Employed

664
 
Job details

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

The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

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36.0%
Female
64.0%
Male
Employment by age

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

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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

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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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

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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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

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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12.60%
Northeast
40.50%
Southeast
21.60%
Southwest
16.20%
Central
9.00%
Northwest
Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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N/A
Northeast
$62,000
Southeast
$56,000
Southwest
N/A
Central
$60,000
Northwest
Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

No Data Available
Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

New Brunswick

$58,000

Newfoundland

$60,000

Prince Edward Island

$50,000

Nova Scotia

$51,000

Canada

$55,850
Employment Outlook

The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

Three Year Outlook

Total Openings: 3-Year

82
 

New Jobs: 3-Year

39
 

Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

43
 

Ten Year Outlook

Total Openings: 10-Year

195
 

New Jobs: 10-Year

75
 

Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

121