How to hire an activities attendant

How to hire an activities attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step activities attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an activities attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new activities attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the activities attendant you need to hire. Certain activities attendant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An activities attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, activities attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents activities attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Activities Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Activities Attendant		$9-17
   Ride Operator	A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders... Show more	$12-21
   Golf Range Attendant	The golf range attendant is responsible for maintaining the golf course driving range. Your major duty as an attendant working on the golf range is to ensure it is well maintained and organized and that there is a sufficient supply of range balls for golfers... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Kids
   • Child Care
   • Leadership
   • Cash Handling
   • Cleanliness
   • Reservations
   • Retail Sales
   • Recreational Equipment
   • Front Desk
   • Hotel Guests
   • Lifeguard
   • Clean Environment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Maintain the cleanliness of all recreational equipment and supplies.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your activities attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An activities attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, activities attendants' average salary in alabama is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level activities attendants 47% less than senior-level activities attendants.
   • Certifications. An activities attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an activities attendant's salary.

   Average activities attendant salary

   $12.93hourly

   $26,894 yearly

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   Entry-level activities attendant salary

   $19,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

4. Writing an activities attendant job description

   A job description for an activities attendant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an activities attendant job description:

   Activities attendant job description example

   *Job Summary*
   * Responsible for exceptional care of children in Kids Club and providing ongoing age-appropriate activities to engage and benefit the children.
   * Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club's operations, it may be necessary for each employee to perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
   *Job Tasks (Essential Functions)*
   
   * Provides weekly & seasonal activity plans to supervisor that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
   * Requests necessary supplies for Kids Club in a timely manner.
   * Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the children.
   * Ensures updated records are kept of each child that is cared for.
   * Provides a safe environment and supports the social and emotional development of the children.
   * Attends to the personal hygiene of each child in our care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands.
   * Offers meals and snacks to the children in alignment with the parents' wishes.
   * Completes member charges accurately.
   * Ensures the Kids Club areas are cleaned and straightened up each day, including vacuuming, sanitizing equipment, & removing any trash and taking it to the dumpster.
   * Ensures the Game Room areas are cleaned and straightened each day, including vacuuming, wiping down machines, cleaning doors/windows, and removing any trash and taking it to the dumpster.
   * Sweeps and mops the racquetball court areas as well as cleans the glass barriers.
   * Works cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
   * Maintains an open and friendly relationship with each child's family & encourages involvement at the club.
   * Continues professional development through attending workshops, conferences, & other staff development.
   * Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Youth Activities Supervisors and/or the Director of Youth Activities.
   *Minimum Requirements*
   
   * *Education - *High School Diploma or GED
   * *Must be 18 or over for Licensing reasons*
   * *Language Skills - *English
   * *Physical Requirements*
   * *Stand - *Half of the time
   * *Walk - *Quarter of the time
   * *Sit - *Quarter of the time
   * *Use hands/fingers to handle/feel - *Always
   * *Reach with hands/arms - *Half the time
   * *Climb or balance - *None
   * *Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl - *Always
   * *Talk/hear - *Always
   * *Taste/smell - *Always
   * *Weight Lifted/force exerted -* occasionally up to 20 pounds.
   * *Visual Requirements - *Must be able to see children at all times
   * *Work Environment*
   * *Wet or humid conditions - *Occasionally for outside play tim*e*
   
   Job Type: Part-time
   
   Pay: From $14.00 per hour
   
   Benefits:
   * 401(k)
   * Dental insurance
   * Employee discount
   * Flexible schedule
   * Health insurance
   * Life insurance
   * Paid time off
   * Referral program
   * Vision insurance
   Schedule:
   * 8 hour shift
   * Day shift
   * Holidays
   * Night shift
   * Weekend availability
   Supplemental pay types:
   * Bonus pay
   
   Experience:
   * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
   
   License/Certification:
   * First Aid Certification (Preferred)
   * CPR Certification (Preferred)
   
   Work Location: One location

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right activities attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your activities attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit activities attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting activities attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new activities attendant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the activities attendant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new activities attendant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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