What is a rides supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a rides supervisor

1. Explore rides supervisor education requirements

   Most common rides supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.7 %

   High School Diploma

   30.1 %

   Associate

   12.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific rides supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	36.34%
   Guest Service	17.55%
   Guest Complaints	6.97%
   Safety Rules	5.56%
   Customer Complaints	5.33%

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3. Complete relevant rides supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New rides supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a rides supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real rides supervisor resumes.

4. Research rides supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Lead quarterly training sessions on fire safety mandate by OSHA.
   • Assist in the scheduling and management of personnel hours by planning weekly job items and critical jobs.
   • Assist with the zip line operations at an outdoor adventure center visit by hundreds of vacationers everyday during the season.
   • Case management, interdisciplinary team coordination and home visits for Medicare and private insurance patients.

5. Apply for rides supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a rides supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams