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Game Guide Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Enter The Role You'll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action flowing and ...

Console Gaming Desk Attendant

Ontario, CA

$14.25 - $18/hr

Operating under the Console Gaming Lead, you will act as a gaming guide, equipment tracker, and helpful ambassador for the convention. Your primary duty is to help attendees access and enjoy our ...

Game Facilitator

Dublin, CA · On-site

$22.26/hr

Position Overview Enter The Role You'll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action ...

In this role, you get to curate your own gaming sessions, guide players through immersive experiences, and act as a welcoming ambassador for the convention floor. If you are an enthusiastic ...

Game Facilitator

Dublin, CA · On-site

$22.26/hr

Position Overview Enter The Role You'll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action ...

Enter The Role You'll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action flowing and ...

Game Facilitator

Dublin, CA · On-site

$22.26/hr

Position Overview Enter The Role You'll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action ...

Enter The Role You'll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action flowing and ...

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How much do game guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for game guide in California is $12.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.59 and $15.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a game guide?

A Game Guide is responsible for assisting players in navigating in-person or virtual gaming experiences. They provide explanations, set up game sessions, enforce rules, and enhance the overall player experience. Game Guides often work in escape rooms, live-action role-playing games, or video game support services. Their role requires strong communication skills, enthusiasm, and a deep understanding of the game they are guiding.

What does a game guide do?

A typical day for a Game Guide involves scheduling and conducting gaming sessions with players, answering questions, and providing tips to help individuals improve their skills in specific games. Game Guides often work either remotely or at gaming centers, communicating through chat or voice platforms like Discord. Collaboration with other guides and community managers may be required to share best practices or coordinate group events. The role can also include preparing tutorials, monitoring player progress, and giving feedback to ensure a fun and educational client experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the game guide position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Guide, you need in-depth knowledge of specific games, strong customer service abilities, and clear communication skills, often supported by prior experience in game tutoring or assistance. Familiarity with popular gaming platforms, in-game communication tools (like Discord), and sometimes screen-sharing software is typically required. Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to adapt your teaching style to different skill levels set top Game Guides apart. These skills help ensure a positive player experience, foster community engagement, and support effective learning outcomes for game clients.

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Infographic showing various Game Guide job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $26,707 per year, or $12.8 per hour.

Game Facilitator

Activate Games

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$22.26/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Activate Games rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

#EnterTheGame 


Activate: What We Do 

Activate is redefining how the world plays across Canada, US, and beyond into the global market. We’re a technology company that fuses a game, a workout, and a party into one unforgettable experience. We believe play should move people - physically and socially. Behind every room, you’ll need your reflexes, wits, and a team to beat the challenges - it’s easy to start, hard to beat.



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Job Description 


Enter The Role

You’ll guide players through check-in, support customers during gameplay, and keep the store running at peak performance. The role is all about keeping the action flowing and delivering world class experience. 

The environment is fast paced and high energy - it's perfect for those who are confident, social, and ready to jump into the action. If you love facilitating fun, tackling technical challenges, and levelling up the customer experience, you will thrive in this role.


This job posting is for an existing vacancy. This is a part-time, permanent position at our Stonestown store located at 3251 20th Ave., Unit 353, San Francisco, CA 94132.

Core Responsibilities

Game Facilitation

  • Be professional in thought, language, and action 
  • Exemplify excellence in facilitation, giving customers a great experience 
  • Brief new groups thoroughly but concisely prior to the start of their experience
  • Observe customers in the gaming area and provide an explanation, if necessary
  • Participating with customers in games if needed to ensure customers have an excellent experience
  • Monitor and be attentive to game play, giving timely aid as necessary
  • Handle any malfunctions with support of leader 
  • Maintain a clean and comfortable work environment 

Check-In Facilitation

  • Warmly greet customers when entering or leaving establishment 
  • Verify appointment times and explain the check-in process
  • Handle debit, credit, or gift card transactions with customers
  • Issue receipts, and wristbands
  • Answer customer inquiries and involve a leader if the answer is not sufficient 

Facility Maintenance 

  • Cleaning facility and washrooms as needed: dusting, vacuuming, using cleaning supplies, etc. 
  • Painting around the main facility, as needed
  • Aiding Team Lead in checking inventory of merchandise
  • Resetting and disinfecting wristbands
  • Cleaning and disinfecting available lockers and lounge
  • Notifying leader immediately of game failures or malfunctions
  • Touching up equipment; gluing props, and other unskilled tasks 

Qualifications ✔️


  • 1 year of customer service experience is considered an asset 
  • Must be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong communication skills, multi-tasking, and time management skills
  • Must be a people person - energetic, friendly and outgoing, with the ability to command attention in a crowd of people


Working Environment


  • Capacity to lift and carry merchandise, supplies and equipment weighing up to a certain limit, as required for stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and completing store tasks
  • Capability to bend, stoop, and reach to access merchandise, perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, and ensure the overall presentation and organization of the store
  • While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach with your hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others for long periods of time
  • Must be capable of lifting weight up to 50 lbs. consistently and standing for extended periods, typically 8 hours
  • Regular use of maintenance equipment such as hand and power tools, with occasional use of ladder
  • Must be comfortable working in an environment with bright flashing lights, loud music, and fog
  • Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), properly handling and storing cleaning chemicals, and following established safety protocols
  • Must be willing to work various shifts starting as early as 8 am and ending as late as 1 am (leaders will work within given availability)


Perks That Power Our People


  • Competitive wage with incremental pay increase
  • Level up your career with growth opportunities
  • Ongoing learning and training with a focus on technology and innovation
  • Free game play and employee discounts
  • Fun and dynamic work environment
  • Casual and comfortable dress code
  • On-site parking 


Successful completion of a criminal record check is a condition of employment for this position.   

 

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



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