Occupation
Recreation attendant
Recreation attendants staff pools, rinks, resorts, attractions, and activity centres, setting up equipment and supervising guests using it. Safety supervision is the core of the role: checking conditions, enforcing rules, and reacting when someone gets into trouble. Work is often seasonal, outdoors, and worked on weekends and holidays.
Also known as: Amusement and recreation attendant · Leisure attendant · Activities attendant · Ride attendant
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What the work involves
Set up, check, and pack down equipment, rides, courts, or activity areas.
Brief guests on rules, safe use, and height, age, or skill restrictions.
Supervise participants and stop unsafe behaviour before it escalates.
Issue, fit, and inspect rental equipment and log damage.
Take bookings and payments and manage queues and session timings.
Report hazards, faults, and incidents and complete incident paperwork.
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How people commonly enter
Direct entry with on-the-job training on equipment, rules, and emergency procedures.
Short certifications commonly asked for by employers, such as first aid or lifesaving awards.
A college certificate in recreation, leisure, or outdoor activity leadership.
Seasonal or summer work at a resort, park, or attraction as a first step.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Outdoors
- Physically active
- Shift work
- Team based
Public facing · Outdoors · Physically active · Shift work · Team based
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Enterprising (leading)
Social (helping) · Realistic (hands-on) · Enterprising (leading)
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