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Sunshine Crew – Front Desk Attendant (Part-Time | $15/hr)
Location: Surprise, AZ
Pay: $15/hr
Hours: Part-time | Must be available during open hours listed below
Reports to: General Manager
Training Begins: April 28, 2025
Start Date: May 5, 2025
Hours of Operation:
- Sunday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
About Surprise & Shine:
Surprise & Shine is an indoor play and learning center in Surprise, AZ, serving families with young children ages 0–8—especially homeschoolers and neurodivergent learners. Our mission is to create an inclusive, joyful community through imaginative play, enrichment classes, and family-centered events.
Who We’re Looking For:
As a member of our Sunshine Crew, you’ll be the smiling face that welcomes families and sets the tone for a warm, fun, and safe experience. We’re looking for a friendly, dependable, and kid-loving Front Desk Attendant to help our play center run smoothly while keeping our space shining—literally and figuratively!
Responsibilities:
- Greet and check in families and guests with warmth and professionalism
- Answer questions about memberships, classes, and upcoming events
- Assist with snack and retail sales (sales experience is a plus but not required)
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the playroom, restrooms, and all common areas
- Engage with children in a calm, caring, and inclusive manner—especially those who are neurodivergent
- Communicate clearly with families and team members
- Support the team during special events, birthday parties, or busy weekends
- Bonus: Willingness to help create fun, engaging social media content (not required but a big plus!)
Requirements:
- Experience working with young children (ages 0–8)
- Comfortable and confident engaging with neurodivergent children and their families
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation
- Punctual, responsible, and able to follow opening/closing procedures
- Team player who takes initiative and has a positive attitude
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to be trained)
- Resume and references
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- childcare: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Surprise, AZ 85378 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Surprise, AZ 85378: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15