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Careers / Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
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| Summary Description |
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Perform 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. |
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Activities Attendant |
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Alley Worker |
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Amusement or Recreation Card Checker |
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Amusement Park Worker |
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Animal Ride Attendant |
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Animal Rides Manager |
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Arcade Attendant |
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Artificial Snow Making Machine Operator |
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Assistant |
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Athletic Equipment Manager |
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Athletic Events Scorer |
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Attendant |
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Ball Racker |
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Ball Shagger |
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Ball Worker |
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Barker |
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Basket Person |
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Bat Person |
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Beach Attendant |
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20. |
Board Attendant |
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Boat Camp Operator |
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Boat Dock Operator |
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Boathouse Keeper |
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Booster |
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Bowl Attendant |
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Bowling Alley Attendant |
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Bowling Floor Desk Clerk |
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28. |
Bowling Floor Manager |
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Bowling or Skating Front Desk Clerk |
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Bridge Game Director |
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Cabana Attendant |
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32. |
Caddie |
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Caddy |
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Caller |
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Car Usher |
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Cardroom Attendant |
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Cardroom Supervisor |
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Carney |
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Carnival Worker |
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Cashier |
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Clay Pigeon Loader |
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Clay Pigeon Setter |
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Clerk |
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Coach Driver |
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Community Center Coordinator |
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Concession Attendant |
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Cue Worker |
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Curb Worker |
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Dance Hall Host/Hostess |
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Dance Hall Hostess |
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Desk Clerk |
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Desk Monitor |
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Dog Track Kennel Manager |
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Donkey Ride Operator |
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Dude Wrangler |
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Equipment Manager |
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Ferris Wheel Attendant |
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Ferris Wheel Operator |
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Flagger |
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Floor Attendant |
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Floorperson |
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Floorwalker |
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Front Desk Clerk |
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Fun House Operator |
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Game Attendant |
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Gameroom Technician |
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Gatehouse Attendant |
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Golf Caddie |
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Golf Caddy |
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Golf Course Assistant |
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Golf Course Starter |
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Golf Range Attendant |
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Golf Starter and Ranger |
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Gym Attendant |
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Hospitality Aide |
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Host/Hostess |
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Hotel Casino Floorperson |
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Ice Rink Attendant |
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Ice Scraper |
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Jinrikisha Driver |
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Jukebox Operator |
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Lane Attendant |
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Locker Room Attendant |
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Magician Helper |
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Merry Go Round Attendant |
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Merry Go Round Operator |
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Miniature Train Driver |
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Monitor Worker |
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Operator |
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Park Attendant |
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Parking Attendant |
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Pick Up Attendant |
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Pier Master |
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Pier Master Assistant |
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Pin Chaser |
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Pin Machine Operator |
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Pin Setter |
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Pony Ride Operator |
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Pony Worker |
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Pool Attendant |
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Pool Hand |
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Pool Table Operator |
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Poolroom Table Attendant |
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Pull Tab Dealer |
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Pull Worker |
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Rack Worker |
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Racker |
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Receiving Barn Custodian |
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Record Changer |
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Recreation Aide |
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Recreation Assistant |
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Recreation Attendant |
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Recreation Clerk |
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Recreation Facility Attendant |
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Recreation Leader |
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Recreation Programmer |
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Recreational Assistant |
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Ride Attendant |
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Ride Operator |
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Rides Attendant |
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Rides Supervisor |
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Rink Rat |
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Rinkman |
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Rock Climbing Team Member |
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Roller Coaster Operator |
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Rolling Chair Pusher |
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Rope Tow Operator |
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Score Caller |
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Scoreboard Operator |
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Scorekeeper |
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Service Representative |
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Shag |
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Shagger |
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Shuffle Board Operator |
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Skate Hop |
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Skate Shop Attendant |
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Skeet Operator |
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Ski Lift Attendant |
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Ski Lift Operator |
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Ski Tow Operator |
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Slot Machine Department Floorperson |
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Snack Steward |
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Snack Stewardess |
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Snow Blower |
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Snow Maker |
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Social Staff Worker |
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Spieler |
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Sports Complex Attendant |
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Stadium Attendant |
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Starter |
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Stickman |
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Sweat Box Attendant |
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Swimming Pool Attendant |
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Swing Ride Operator |
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Table Keeper |
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Tableman |
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Take-Off Man |
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Take-Off Worker |
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Target Setter |
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Tow Operator |
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Train Operator |
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Trap Operator |
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Trap Puller |
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Trap Setter |
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Turntable Operator |
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Weight Guesser |
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Wharf Attendant |
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168. |
Whip |
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169. |
Whip Operator |
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170. |
Wired Music Operator |
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| Job Tasks |
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Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
- Sell products or services.
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Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
- Sell products or services.
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Operate machines to clean, smooth, and prepare the ice surfaces of rinks for activities such as skating, hockey, and curling.
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Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
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Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
- Maintain financial or account records.
- Prepare operational reports or records.
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Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
- Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
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Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, and beach chairs.
- Sell products or services.
- Distribute resources to patrons or employees.
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Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
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Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
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Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
- Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.
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Tend amusement booths in parks, carnivals, or stadiums, performing duties such as conducting games, photographing patrons, and awarding prizes.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
- Monitor operational quality or safety.
- Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
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Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues such as amusement parks and rides.
- Verify patron or staff credentials.
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Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
- Clean tools or equipment.
- Clean work areas or facilities.
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Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments or maintenance tasks such as oiling parts.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
- Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
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Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of business operations.
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Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
- Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
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Schedule the use of recreation facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and softball diamonds.
- Arrange facility schedules.
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| Work Activities |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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