How to hire a game attendant

How to hire a game attendant, step by step

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

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a game attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new game 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 game attendant you need to hire. Certain game attendant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A game attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, game 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of game attendants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Game Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Game Attendant		$10-17
   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
   Recreation Attendant	Recreation attendants assist instructors and visitors with various recreational activities. The basic duties of the position involve monitoring the front desk of recreation centers and usage of its facilities, making for a vital component of its operations... Show more	$6-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Cash Handling
   • Game Room
   • Guest Service
   • Exceptional Guest
   • POS
   • Excellent Guest
   • Customer Service
   • Awarding Prizes
   • Game Play
   • Safety Rules
   • Photo Equipment
   • Game Equipment
   • Game Rules

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage VIP's with personal requirements and assist in their room set up and hospitality experience.
   • Ensure guest safety, maintain order for water rides, provide information, become CPR certify
   • Have knowledge of basic first aid and CPR certify
   • Provide team supplies to NCAA host and visitor groups.
   • Operate boardwalk games with a smile and friendly attitude.
   • Prepare game-day giveaways into easily accessible packages to be hand out during events.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your game attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A game attendant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, game attendants' average salary in alabama is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level game attendants earn 41% less than senior-level game attendants.
   • Certifications. A game attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a game attendant's salary.

   Average game attendant salary

   $13.88hourly

   $28,867 yearly

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   Entry-level game attendant salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a game attendant job description

   A game attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a game attendant job description:

   Game attendant job description example

   Two Bit Circus is opening an entertainment venue in Dallas in November at the Shops on Park Lane! We have a full bar, kitchen, and a wonderful assortment of VR and arcade games.
   
   The exact origin of Two Bit Circus is unknown, but clues abound. Some say it was put here as a social experiment by time travelers from the future. Others insist it’s been created by robots. Perhaps the most popular theory is that an inspired band of mad scientists, visual artists and storytellers somehow came together to weave multiple disciplines into the coolest entertainment venue ever. Whatever you believe, you’ll discover an unforgettable interactive digital playground of amusements. If you're a gamer and want to work in an upbeat environment, this is the company for you!
   Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Willingness to accept the most effective role; Assist guests with game problems by keeping a current knowledge of how to play each of the games/shows featured in Club 01, Midway, VR, and Arcade; Delivers outstanding guest service and creates a branded fun environment; Encourages guests to play games and engage with the various Club 01 guest experiences; Assist in cash handling functions including the POS system, registers and daily reporting; Delivers outstanding guest service and creates a branded fun environment; Encourage guests to play games and engage with various guest experiences throughout the park using guest engagement and attraction techniques known in the carnival industry as “barking”; Assure arcade and game areas achieve the highest standards in areas of cleanliness, presentation, and service, including emptying the trash; May assist the Event & Sales Coordinator with events; Responsible for providing exceptional guest service at Two Bit Circus; Responsible for the promotion of a safe and professional workplace through consistently adhering to policies and procedures as outlined in the Two Bit Circus SOPs and Two Bit Circus Handbook; Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications:
   ⦁ The position is based in Dallas at the Shops on Park Lane;
   ⦁ 1-2 years of experience in hospitality or food handling desired;
   ⦁ Requires being comfortable engaging with customers, memorizing scripts as needed, and performing with a dynamic and outgoing approach.
   ⦁ Must have strong customer service skills;
   ⦁ Exhibits patience and the ability to connect with guests, including children;
   ⦁ Excellent multi-tasking skills. Prioritizes and performs a variety of concurrent tasks with minimal direction;
   ⦁ Basic math skills as they apply to cash handling;
   ⦁ Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or currently enrolled; Minimum age of 16 at time of application;
   ⦁ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis;
   ⦁ Must be flexible regarding schedule as it is based on business demands;
   ⦁ Requires regular and predictable attendance;
   ⦁ Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check; Physical Requirements:
   ⦁ Occasionally required to lift up to 30 lbs.
   ⦁ Continually required to stand for long periods of time.
   ⦁ Continually required to work in a loud environment with flashing lights. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Powered by JazzHR El6pCeaOWr

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5. Post your job

   To find the right game attendant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with game attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit game attendants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit game attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 game attendant

   Once you've found the game attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new game 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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