Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

Number of positions

2012: 4,440    2014: 4,920

Annual job postings

New: 240    Replacement: 320
(Total: 560)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$17,370
($8/hour)
Middle:
$22,300
($10/hour)
Up to:
$26,080
($12/hour)
Average:
$23,180
($11/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Less than high school

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.