Park Assistant Manager

Kids Empire; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Voluntary Dental and Vision

Voluntary Supplemental Accident andH​

Job summary

Kids Empire is seeking a Park Assistant Manager to oversee daily park operations, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, enjoyable guest experience. The role includes leading training, managing guest interactions, and coordinating events, with a strong emphasis on safety and service quality.

Responsibilities cover front-desk operations, inventory, and floor supervision, with weekend/holiday availability required for peak periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to work with children.
• Operate an iPad.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Leadership and organizational abilities.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety and emergency preparedness.
• Read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and ensure a welcoming park atmosphere.
• Supervise staff to meet production goals and service standards.
• Assist Park Manager with training and auditing.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Schedule auditing and approval processes.
• Open/close park using keys or code.
• Address guest and employee issues with Park Manager.
• Handle front desk transactions and accurate billing at POS.
• Manage snack and inventory replenishment.
• Monitor floor for safety and compliance with rules.
• Clean restrooms and sanitize park facilities.
• Schedule and coordinate family events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Safety orientation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

Objective

As a Park Assistant Manager, you play a key role in overseeing the daily operations of the park, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and efficient experience for visitors. Your responsibilities include supervising staff, implementing operational procedures, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Park Assistant Managers are the contact between guests and Kids Empire. They are responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction, resolving complaints, and addressing any questions or comments that guests may have while present at Kids Empire. Must interact with families and children of all ages.

Essential Job Functions

• Attending to guests as quickly as possible, greeting them accordingly, and making them feel comfortable in the ambiance of the park.
• Supervising employees to ensure they perform their job duties satisfactorily and achieve production goals.
• Assisting the Park Manager with training, developing, and auditing.
• Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment among park staff.
• Auditing schedules and requests needed approval from the Park Manager.
• Opening and closing the park via using keys or a code.
• Communicating any guest or employee issues to the Park Manager.
• Operating the check‑in process by having guests sign the liability waiver and provide guest information (address, name, email, phone) using an iPad.
• Operating the front cash counter for receiving the exact bill amount from guests, managing cash flow by registering transactions daily, taking payment by cash or card, and providing exact change if paid by cash.
• Operating billing transactions accurately by verifying the amount displayed on the POS.
• Organizing the refrigerator with drinks, snacks, chips, and ice cream.
• Checking snack inventory is sufficient and ordering snacks from specified vendors to replenish stock.
• Walking the floor regularly to monitor that there are no unsafe hazards present and that guests are following the park attendance rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Cleaning restrooms and sanitizing all park structures, tables, chairs, and playground structures.
• Scheduling and coordinating family events and assisting in operating events efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, bend, and twist constantly.
• Frequent bilateral hand movements.
• Good finger dexterity.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments created by guests, such as children yelling and music.
• Must be able to tolerate a hectic and busy work environment during peak hours.
• Must be able to work in a tight structure and be comfortable with heights.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Supplemental Accident and Hospital Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Free Group Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Recreational Discounts
• 401(k)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification required.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Able to work with children.
• Operate an iPad.
• Good communication skills, customer service skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to make effective decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prioritizing guest satisfaction and continuously improving services.
• Demonstrating a commitment to safety and emergency preparedness.
• Work independently.
• Read and write in English.