Playground Monitor

cityoffishers; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Community Center membership

Job summary

The City of Fishers is seeking a friendly Playground Monitor for the Fishers Community Center to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for children and families. You will monitor access, manage capacity, and communicate guidelines clearly in a busy setting.

Shifts include various daytime and weekend slots. Must be 16+, provide CPR/AED and First Aid or obtain within 60 days, and deliver excellent customer service in an active environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Excellent customer service to patrons and staff.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage with families in a warm, professional manner.
• Monitor playground entrance/exit and maintain real-time capacity counts.
• Provide helpful information on playground guidelines and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Follow safety procedures and assist staff in incidents, injuries, or emergencies.
• Be prepared to act as a first responder, provide basic aid, and report emergencies.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

CPR/First Aid

Age 16+

Job description

Title: Playground Monitor
Status: Supplemental
Salary: $13.50

Description

The City of Fishers is seeking a friendly and attentive Playground Monitor to help create a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for children and families at the Fishers Community Center. This position monitors playground access and capacity, helps ensure children enter and exit with their supervising adults, and communicates playground guidelines clearly and professionally. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, enjoys interacting with families, and is committed to providing excellent customer service in an active environment.

Available shift options include: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 3:00–7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.

Examples of Duties

• Greet and engage with families in a warm, professional, and respectful manner.
• Monitor the playground entrance and exit and maintain an accurate real-time capacity count including asking families as they exit whether they are leaving for the day so the capacity count can be adjusted.
• Provide excellent customer service by listening attentively, responding to questions and concerns, providing accurate information regarding playground guidelines, and proactively resolving issues to ensure a positive member and guest experience.
• Follow established safety procedures and assist staff in responding to incidents, injuries, or emergencies.
• Ensure safety of patrons and be prepared to take charge in an emergency if necessary. Act as a first responder in the event of an emergency, providing immediate assistance, administering first aid or CPR as needed, and following proper emergency protocols to ensure member and staff safety. Report any emergencies immediately and complete accident reports as necessary.
• Attend all required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all patrons and staff.
• Must have an Adult CPR/AED, First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within the first 60 days. Training will be provided.
• Must be able to work in environment with frequent interruptions and background noise.

Working at the Community Center

Be a part of history in the City of Fishers! Opened in October 2025, the 105,000sq. ft. Fishers Community Center will offer free amenities to the community including a walking track, large indoor playground, and access to Sahm’s Community Café. It also has a paid membership model that allows access to 2 indoor pools (including a 2-story waterslide), 3 athletic gyms, a large fitness floor, 2 group exercise studios, 1 cycle studio, childcare, and much more. The Community Center will also feature a 3-acre Dog Park located on the campus. Explore our landing page and learn more: https://fisherscommunitycenter.com/. Help us build and strengthen our culture of health by making this vibrant destination the epicenter of community in our City of Fishers. This position will receive a free Community Center membership.