Also called: Attractions Host, Ride Attendant
Runs rides at theme and amusement parks and keeps guests safe.
A ride operator checks lap bars, delivers the safety spiel, presses the dispatch button, and helps guests in line, often in costume and in the heat.
BLS amusement and recreation attendants median about $30k.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; many start at 16.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Amusement and recreation attendant jobs are projected to grow.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Automated dispatch and gates help, but greeting guests and checking safety restraints stays human for years.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply online at amusement and theme parks for seasonal ride operator jobs (spring hiring for summer)
Classes: Physical education, Speech, Health science, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3091.
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