Amusement and Recreation Attendants
SOC: 39-3091.00 · Job Zone 1 (Little or no preparation)
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.
AI Impact Summary
Amusement and Recreation Attendants faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 47/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2038 and 2046. Of 19 analyzed tasks, 7 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$30,490
per year
Mean Wage
$31,350
per year
Employment
372K
workers
Wage Range
$21,940 - $39,940
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 18.5%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
Information Ordering is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Amusement and Recreation Attendants professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Information Ordering
Information Ordering is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Manual Dexterity
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
19 tasks analyzed
Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
Operate machines to clean, smooth, and prepare the ice surfaces of rinks for activities such as skating, hockey, or curling.
Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.
Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.
Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.
Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
Tend amusement booths in parks, carnivals, or stadiums, performing duties such as conducting games, photographing patrons, or awarding prizes.
Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues such as amusement parks and rides.
Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments or maintenance tasks such as oiling parts.
Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell tickets and collect fees from customers. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 8% |
| Sell and serve refreshments to customers. | Routine Manual | 55 | 55.0 | 8% |
| Operate machines to clean, smooth, and prepare the ice surfaces of rinks for activities such as skating, hockey, or curling. | Routine Manual | 50 | 53.0 | 2% |
| Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas. | Routine Manual | 40 | 49.0 | 8% |
| Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 4% |
| Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals. | Routine Manual | 30 | 45.0 | 6% |
| Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 50 | 35.0 | 8% |
| Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices. | Routine Manual | 25 | 43.0 | 6% |
| Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Tend amusement booths in parks, carnivals, or stadiums, performing duties such as conducting games, photographing patrons, or awarding prizes. | Routine Manual | 50 | 53.0 | 6% |
| Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 35 | 29.0 | 8% |
| Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues such as amusement parks and rides. | Routine Manual | 90 | 69.0 | 6% |
| Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds. | Routine Manual | 45 | 51.0 | 6% |
| Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments or maintenance tasks such as oiling parts. | Routine Manual | 50 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary. | Routine Cognitive | 60 | 73.2 | 3% |
| Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
| Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 40 | 31.0 | 3% |
| Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
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