Play Area Assistant
Closing date: 25th April 2024
Department: Play Area
Location: Colchester Zoo
Employment type: Seasonal – Part time
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Introduction to the Department
As part of our Children’s Play Area Team, you will provide guests with an excellent customer experience by ensuring visitors have access to safe and constructive play activities. The right person for the job must be able to energise and engage with younger guests and adult companions with enthusiasm, motivation and a passion for inspiring and bringing added fun to the visitor experience.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensuring that all guests receive a friendly welcome.
- Supervising play area activities and events ensuring that guests follow rules and guidelines.
- Supporting engaging activities in our interactive and bug handling areas.
- Handling of customer payments within outlets around the zoo including- Sand Shop, Inflatables and Face Painting.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of equipment in the department.
- Contributing to special events and performances including on stage, in costume or around the zoo as a mascot.
Role Requirements
- Experience working with children is preferred but not required.
- Experience in drama, dance or performing arts is desirable but not required.
- Excellent communication skills for a range of customer needs and abilities.
- Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and individually.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Working Hours
This is a zero-hour position. Full training will be provided. Applicants must be available to work at weekends and across holiday periods. Dependent on availability the oThis is a zero-hour position. Full training will be provided. Applicants must be available to work at weekends and across holiday periods. Dependant on availability the opportunity of working during weekday term time is also offered.
Benefits
- FREE Zoo visits*
- FREE onsite parking
- Work place pension scheme
- Staff events
- Discounts on Animal Adoptions, Zoo Passes and Animal Experiences*
- Discounts in the Outpost Gift Shop*
- Discounts in food outlets
- Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work
- Competitive hourly rate
- Uniform provided
- Regular training
*Benefits dependent on probation period.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the Application Form below and send the completed for along with your CV to kalahari@colchesterzoo.org