Fairground operator (Kermisexploitant)
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A fairground operator is an entrepreneur and operator who is usually part of a fair. The profession of fairground operator can be called broad and can involve different disciplines, because different entrepreneurs are active at fairs. A fair is characterized by a collection of itinerant operators who have certain attractions that are built in the open air with the aim of entertaining people. Depending on the place where a fair is built, a fair can last a few days to two weeks. A fair with a length of two weeks is usually only reserved for a few places, because most fairs last a maximum of four days. The profession of fairground operator should also be seen as fairly general, because there are different types of fairground operators who can use small attractions to very large attractions. In addition, it is conceivable that a fairground operator will have several attractions. Another name for a fairground operator may also be fairground traveler, as fairground operators will travel a lot during the fair season. In most cases, a fairground operator not only has one or more fairground attractions but also a mobile caravan in which he or she can stay during the fair season. In many cases, the various fairground operators of a fair form a fixed community in which everyone knows and helps each other. Fairs generally consist of various separate attractions and stalls, which together form the fair. An important characteristic of a fair is that fairgrounds must be regarded as a commercial event in which the entertainment value plays an important role. Inside fairgrounds there can be various attractions and stalls, such as bumper cars, merry-go-rounds, haunted houses, candy stalls, poffertjes stalls and snack bars. All these different attractions and stalls together form the fair.
A fairground operator is therefore usually an entrepreneur, who can also be regarded as an entertainer. This is the case because fairground operators provide entertainment value through attractions and stalls. Fairs are still very popular today and are an important part of the annual festivities within many municipalities. It is therefore not unusual that during a fair other festivities are also organized by municipalities. Think, for example, of a party week, in which people can also use a party room. This can differ per municipality, because it is generally only the smaller villages, in which a fair is part of a party week. In smaller villages it is also often the aldermen and the mayor, who will open the fair to open the festive week, including the fair. Nowadays, most fairground operators are self-employed, who make substantial investments in their fairground attractions and travel from fair to fair all year round, with which they try to earn their living. As a fairground operator, there will usually have to be a lot of investment, because most young people are now tired of the somewhat older fairground equipment, and because the fair has competition from the modern amusement parks. Nevertheless, fairs are still popular and every year many people come to the local fair. In most village centers it is still the case that during the fair large parties are held in hall centers.
WORKING AS A FAIRGROUND OPERATOR
The profession of fairground operator can be regarded as a special profession, because you always work at different locations. It is not the case that only fairground operators who have fairground attractions can be regarded as fairground operators. Owners of fairground stalls, such as a snack bar car or oliebollen stall can also be regarded as fairground operators. As a fairground operator, you should generally be considered a commercial employee, because you are trying to earn income by selling tickets and / or products. In addition, most fairground operators must be able to be regarded as all-round mechanics and technicians. This is the case, because fairground operators also have to carry out preventive maintenance work on a regular basis. It is not the case that fairground operator carries out wrapped maintenance work or repairs, because in many cases this must be left to the right specialists. This is the case, because fairground attractions also have to be inspected and are supervised by various supervisory authorities. In other words, fairground operators are not allowed to carry out all work independently. Without correct inspection papers, the municipality in question will not issue a permit.
TILBURG FAIR
The annual Tilburg fair is the largest fair in the Benelux and usually consists of 250 different fairground attractions that certainly do not only come from the Netherlands. The Tilburg fair has an average length of 4.5 kilometers through the center of Tilburg, which attracts more than a million people every year. At the Tilburg fair, the newest and most special fairground attractions can usually be admired, but the older fairground attractions are certainly still present.
WHAT DOES A FAIRGROUND OPERATOR DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A FAIRGROUND OPERATOR
There are no training opportunities for the profession of fairground operator through ordinary schools. Most fairground operators have grown in the profession from the family. If you want to become a fairground operator as an outsider, it is best to follow a number of years to gain sufficient experience and perhaps follow a course in business economics. But is it also possible to take over an existing fairground attraction sooner or later, provided there are sufficient financial resources. The costs for a fairground operator are usually high, because it is not only about the attraction itself. Consider, for example, the housing unit and precario rights that you will have to deal with. The profession of fairground operator has no further professional protection, which means that everyone can work as a fairground operator. Accounting is also important as an independent fairground operator.
COMPANIES WHERE A FAIRGROUND OPERATOR CAN BE EMPLOYED
In general, a fairground operator will have to be regarded as an entrepreneur. Most fairground operators have one attraction. As described earlier, owners of stalls can also be regarded as fairground operators. As a fairground operator, it can also happen that you have to deal with staff. Think, for example, of sales employees. A fairground operator is never actually employed. The term operator indicates that it is an entrepreneur.
COMPETENCES FAIRGROUND OPERATOR
The most important competence of a fairground operator is perseverance, because running a fairground attraction can ask a lot. The attraction generally has to be built and demolished every week. In addition, the working days are generally long. In other words, working as a fairground operator can be regarded as relatively heavy work. In addition, you must have the right motivation. Without the right motivation, it is actually not possible to work as a fairground operator. As a fairground operator, safety can also be regarded as an important competence. Generally important words are communication, fun, passion, sense of responsibility, planning, energy, control and stress resistance. Finally, it is also important to mention innovation. Innovation is important as a fairground operator, because fair visitors always expect new attractions. Continuing to follow the latest trends can therefore also be important.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A FAIRGROUND OPERATOR
The labour market perspective as a fairground operator does not really apply because you will work as an independent entrepreneur and of course you can go to most fairgrounds as a fairground operator. Surviving as a fairground operator will require a lot of entrepreneurial talent because there are plenty of fairground operators who can no longer afford it due to the high costs and investments. The career opportunities as a fairground operator do not really apply, but perhaps owning multiple attractions can be seen as growing.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY FAIRGROUND OPERATOR
Employment conditions as a fairground operator do not apply because you work as an independent entrepreneur and you will of course determine these yourself. However, we can say that working as a fairground operator is difficult and the working days are usually long. What exactly a fairground operator earns, is of course not easy to indicate because this will be entirely dependent on income and further expenses such as possible financing of the attraction and the precario rights per municipality. As a fairground operator, you are of course highly dependent on the number of visitors who wish to use your attraction.
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