Day in the life
A Day in the Life of an Amusement Park Attendant
What amusement park attendants actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for an amusement park attendant?
Ride inspection checklist. From there, the day usually includes operate rides, check restraints, and check height requirements. Seasonal, with weekends and holidays.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for an amusement park attendant working full time.
- Ride inspection checklist.
- Test cycles.
- Open the ride.
- Rotate to the game booth.
- Help a lost child.
- Rotate back to rides.
- Close the ride.
Where amusement park attendants work
Attendants work outdoors at parks and indoors at fun centers.
Hours and schedule
Seasonal, with weekends and holidays.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Operate rides
- Check restraints
- Check height requirements
- Run games
- Rent equipment
- Collect fees
- Help guests
Tools you’ll use every day
- Ride controls
- Height sticks
- Radios
- Registers
- Rental equipment
- Checklists
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Fun environment
- First job friendly
- Seasonal flexibility
- Park perks
What’s hard
- Heat and weather
- Seasonal
- Low pay
- Long days on your feet
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I like fun places
- I’m alert and responsible
- I don’t mind heat
- I want seasonal work
- I like people
- I want a first job
Not sure? Take the free Amusement Park Attendant fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Check restraints every cycle
- Enforce height rules
- Know e-stops
- Stay hydrated