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TMS

Travel CT Tech

Paonia, CO · On-site

$2.6K - $2.7K/wk

Balance work with plenty of outdoor adventure after hours! Explore Colorado on Your Days Off When you're not on shift, Colorado is your playground: * Hike & Bike: Scenic trails for every level, from ...

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Summer Lift Operator

Gilford, NH · On-site

$16.50 - $17.50/hr

This iconic ski resort has grown into a four-season playground for guests of all ages and abilities ... Two complimentary Adventure Park vouchers for family or friends and 4 Guest Passes for unlimited ...

OrthoAlaska LLC

Physician PCA

Anchorage, AK

Where You'll Live With locations in Anchorage and Eagle River, PCA is at the heart of Alaska's playground. From here, a world of outdoor adventure is at your fingertips. Even better, Alaska ...

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How much do adventure playground jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for adventure playground in the United States is $19.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Adventure Playground vs Adventure Park Worker?

AspectAdventure PlaygroundAdventure Park Worker
Required CredentialsCPR/First Aid, child safety certificationsCPR/First Aid, safety training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor playgrounds, community centersTheme parks, outdoor adventure parks
Employer & IndustryRecreation centers, non-profitsAmusement parks, entertainment industry
Common Search IntentJobs involving children's outdoor activitiesJobs in outdoor adventure entertainment

Adventure Playground roles focus on supervising children's outdoor play areas, ensuring safety and engagement. Adventure Park Worker positions involve working in larger outdoor amusement settings, often with more specialized equipment. While both require safety certifications and outdoor work skills, Adventure Playground jobs are more community-centered, whereas Adventure Park Worker roles are tied to commercial entertainment venues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Adventure Playground Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Adventure Playground Worker, you need a background in child development, first aid certification, and experience in playwork or youth engagement. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, playground equipment safety standards, and basic maintenance systems is typically required. Creativity, strong communication, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships with children and families are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, engaging, and inclusive play environments that support children's development and well-being.

What is an adventure playground?

An adventure playground is a type of play space designed to encourage children to explore, create, and take risks in a supervised environment. Unlike traditional playgrounds with fixed equipment, adventure playgrounds often feature loose materials like wood, ropes, and tires, allowing kids to build, modify, and shape their play space. These playgrounds are typically staffed by playworkers who support children’s creativity and ensure safety. The goal is to foster imaginative play, problem-solving skills, and independence through hands-on experiences.

What are the main responsibilities and challenges of working at an adventure playground?

Working at an adventure playground typically involves supervising children, facilitating creative play, and ensuring a safe yet stimulating environment. Staff members are often responsible for maintaining equipment, resolving minor conflicts, and encouraging inclusive, imaginative activities. A common challenge in this role is balancing child safety with the playground’s philosophy of allowing children to take controlled risks and learn through exploration. This position often requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parents, and the community.
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Infographic showing various Adventure Playground job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,689 per year, or $19.6 per hour.
Indoor Playground Assistant Manager

Indoor Playground Assistant Manager

Chuck E Cheese

West Fargo, ND • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards.

  • Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the team to meet company and guest expectations.

  • Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and fun environment.

Chuck E. Cheese rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 377 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 86 rated restaurants

Job description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!
Job Description
Coming soon to Fargo, ND, Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World!
Ready to level up your management career? Think you've got what it takes to lead at the beloved family entertainment industry leader? Families love Chuck E. Cheese because our people are the best of the best. As an Assistant Manager, you'll help lead a team committed to making sure "every guest leaves happy." It's a high-energy, high-reward opportunity - ready and waiting for you.
Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World offers access to earned wages with our "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program. Don't wait between paychecks anymore!
Job Responsibilities:
  • Make daily decisions that involve time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and upholding product and guest service standards.
  • Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing and motivating your team to meet company and guest expectations.
  • Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and FUN environment.
  • Understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management.
  • The Kitchen - manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness.
  • Sales - with oversight over the Cashier, Salad Bar and Gift Shop. This includes monitoring Sales results (including upselling and suggestive selling programs). Inventory, ordering, execution and profitability management of the Merchandise area. And quality assurance of the Salad Bar and prep procedures.
  • Showroom - lead birthday party execution and planning. Maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction while optimizing showroom seating.
  • Gameroom - partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal down time. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest ready.

Skills We're Looking For:
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Effective Communication
  • Composure
  • Resourcefulness
  • Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity
  • Time and Priority Management

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be able to work 40 hours a week
  • Must have a high-school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older (RVP approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification and serving alcohol)
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six (6) months

Essential Job Functions and Work Environment:
  • Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift.
  • Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift.
  • The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise, as well as exposure to non-weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and extreme cold conditions

At Adventure World, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
#Diversity #Inclusion #Culture
The Company:
Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World is part of CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas, the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza brands.
For decades, Chuck E. Cheese has been dedicated to creating positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play-hosting more than half a million birthday parties every year. Building on that legacy, Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World is a bold new concept debuting in Arlington, designed to spark imagination and deliver incredible play experiences where kids can explore, create, and have fun alongside Chuck E. and all of his friends.
Like Chuck E. Cheese, Adventure World is committed to a safe and welcoming environment, supported by industry-leading programs such as Kid Check. As part of the Chuck E. Cheese family, it also extends the brand's strong tradition of community support, contributing to more than $19 million donated to schools through fundraising programs.
CEC Entertainment and its franchise partners operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 47 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, and peterpiperpizza.com
Benefits:
CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.
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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.

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