Amusement and recreation attendants
Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facilities. May schedule use of recreations facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

• 2002 employment: 234,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Animal control workers
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

• 2002 employment: 11,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Baggage porters and bellhops
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

• 2002 employment: 58,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Concierges
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment or office building with personal services. May take messages, arrange or give advice on transportation, business services or entertainment, or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

• 2002 employment: 17,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Costume attendants
Select, fit and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers.

• 2002 employment: 3,600
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Crossing guards
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

• 2002 employment: 74,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Embalmers
Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.

• 2002 employment: 6,800
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: More slowly than average
• Most significant source of training: Postsecondary vocational award

First-line supervisors/ managers of food preparation and serving workers
Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

• 2002 employment: 692,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation

First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers, such as supervisors of flight attendants, hairdressers, or caddies.

• 2002 employment: 216,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: More slowly than average
• Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation

First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, except police, fire, and correctional officers
All protective services supervisors who are not supervisors of protective service workers, correctional officers, police and detectives, or fire fighting and prevention workers.

• 2002 employment: 56,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than the average
• Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation

Funeral attendants
Perform a variety of tasks during a funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

• 2002 employment: 26,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Locker room, coatroom and dressing room attendants
Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

• 2002 employment: 23,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Massage therapists
Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.

• 2002 employment: 92,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
• Most significant source of training: Postsecondary vocational award

Medical equipment preparers
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

• 2002 employment: 36,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Motion picture projectionists
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

• 2002 employment: 9,400
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Little or no growth
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Parking enforcement workers
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or section of city to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

• 2002 employment: 11,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Residential advisors
Coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need to maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May refer residents to counseling resources if needed.

• 2002 employment: 53,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Tour guides and escorts
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

• 2002 employment: 36,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters
Provide services to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties, such as greeting passengers, explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.

• 2002 employment: 26,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Travel guides
Plan, organize, and conduct long distance cruises, tours, and expeditions for individuals or groups.

• 2002 employment: 6,400
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Little or no growth
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.

• 2002 employment: 105,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Excludes nonfarm animal caretakers.

• 2002 employment: 63,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training