Play Associate & Party Entertainer The Little Red Barn Indoor Playground - Murrieta, CA Do you love working with children, creating fun experiences, and helping families make memories? The Little Red Barn Indoor Playground is looking for an energetic, dependable team member to join our small but growing team! Position Overview We are seeking a Play Associate who can help supervise Open Play, provide exceptional customer service to families, assist with parties, and complete nightly cleaning duties. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with young children, is comfortable leading groups, and isn't afraid to be silly and have fun! Schedule Weekday hours (Tuesday and/or Thursday): 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday 8:45am-1pm Weekend hours may range from 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM as needed Responsibilities Welcome and assist families during Open Play Lead Toddler time with ages 1-3 and their grown ups Monitor the play area and help maintain a safe, fun environment Engage with children through play, games, and activities Assist with birthday parties and special events Lead group games and activities when needed Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers Perform nightly cleaning and sanitizing of the facility 1-2 nights per week Help keep the space organized, stocked, and guest-ready Qualifications Experience working with children is required Early childhood education classes not required but valued! Reliable transportation Friendly, outgoing, and dependable Comfortable speaking to both children and adults Able to maintain a positive and professional attitude during busy events Comfortable leading a room and managing groups of children Willing to be energetic, playful, and engaging Able to lift, bend, clean, and stay active throughout a shift Must pass a background check Ideal Candidate Our ideal team member is someone who can be both fun and firm—someone who can get children excited about an activity while also helping maintain a safe and respectful environment. If you're the type of person who loves making kids laugh, helping parents feel welcome, and jumping in wherever needed, we'd love to meet you!
Pay:
$18/hour Must be at least 18 years old CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willing to obtain) To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining your experience working with children.