Gaming Associate Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

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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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 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 Sterling, VA store located at 20964 Southbank Street, Suite 120, Sterling, VA 20165.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities 

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 
  

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)
  

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
  

Perks That Power Our People

• Competitive wage with incremental pay increase
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• 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.