Lead Birthday Party Host & Play Floor Leader

Whimsy & Wonder Play Cafe; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Whimsy & Wonder Play Cafe in Ankeny, IA seeks energetic team members for pre-opening onboarding and ongoing weekend operations. The role combines event leadership, safety supervision, and hospitality in a family-focused play space.

Part-time or full-time options exist (20–35 hours/week). Compensation starts at $15.00–$18.00+ per hour plus tips; weekend availability is highly valued and essential for peak sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Comprehensive federal and state background checks required prior to hire.
• CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to complete upon hire.
• 1+ years in childcare, event hosting, recreation, camp counseling, or customer service leadership.

Responsibilities

• Birthday party leadership & event coordination: lead weekend parties, greet hosts, manage schedules, post-event resets.
• Play floor safety & active supervision: oversee play area and enforce rules for safety.
• Sanitization, cleanliness & floor organization: clean high-touch toys, reset play space between sessions.
• Front desk check-in & cafe cross-training backup: welcome families, verify waivers, check in via POS, assist during peak times.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Whimsy & Wonder Play Cafe in Ankeny, IA seeks energetic team members for pre-opening onboarding and ongoing weekend operations. The role combines event leadership, safety supervision, and hospitality in a family-focused play space.

Part-time or full-time options exist (20–35 hours/week). Compensation starts at $15.00–$18.00+ per hour plus tips; weekend availability is highly valued and essential for peak sessions.