Also called: Midway Games Host, Carnival Games Attendant
Runs the ring toss, water gun races, and other prize games at theme parks and fairs.
A games attendant calls out to passing guests, explains the game, hands out giant stuffed animals to winners, and keeps the booth's energy high all day.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No experience needed; often a first job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks amusement and recreation attendants.
Low risk for 10 years. Running midway games and chatting with guests is simple, people-facing work.
Age 14+. One way to start: Apply to an amusement park's games department; some parks hire games hosts at 14
Classes: Speech, Math, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3091.
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