9275- LEISURE AND THEME PARK ATTENDANTS

Job Title: 

LEISURE AND THEME PARK ATTENDANTS

Alternate Titles: 

Arcade assistant,Cinema attendant,Ride operator,Steward (sports ground),Usher,Usherette

Job Description: 

Leisure and theme park attendants monitor the operation of amusement arcades, check tickets of entry to theatres and cinemas and show people to their seats, operate rides at funfairs and theme parks, and entertain and look after guests at holiday camps.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 7
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 13.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • checks tickets of people entering cinemas and theatres, and directs people to their seats;
  • operates rides and supervises stalls at fairgrounds and amusement parks;
  • issues change at amusement arcades, monitors the operation of arcade machines and empties coins from machines;
  • welcomes holidaymakers, provides information about holiday camp, organises and participates in entertainment and activities for guests.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK