PLAY SPACE ATTENDANT: HALIBURTON (PART-TIME)
Employer: Little Beans Café & Play
Location: Haliburton, Ontario
Employment Type: Part-time (Permanent)
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 9:45 am - 3:15 pm (approx. 22 hrs/week) (Must be available to work weekends)
Rate of Pay: $17.60 per hour, paid semi-monthly
Start Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Posting Closing Date: Until filled, One Position Available
Position Overview
The Play Space Attendant is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and maintenance of a small child-focused indoor play environment located within a shared retail space. The successful candidate will work independently for most shifts and must be comfortable managing customer interactions, monitoring play, and maintaining cleanliness without on-site supervision.
This position does not include café or food service responsibilities.
This role does not constitute licensed child care within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Children remain under the supervision of their parent or guardian at all times.
Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Provide welcoming and professional customer service
Monitor safe use of the play space
Enforce posted rules respectfully
Perform routine cleaning and sanitization
Open and close the play area
Process admissions using POS system
Maintain waiver compliance
Maintain organized play environment
Communicate operational concerns to management
Work Environment
This role involves:
Working independently for most shifts
Moderate noise levels associated with children’s play
Interaction with families and general public
Light cleaning duties throughout shift
Shared retail environment
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to work independently
Strong customer service skills
Reliability and punctuality
Comfortable interacting with children and caregivers
Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment
Must be available to work weekends (Saturday required).
Reliable availability during posted operating hours.
Assets:
Experience in recreation, retail, or child-focused setting
POS experience
Cleaning/sanitization experience
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking for extended periods
Bending, squatting, and reaching
Light lifting (toys, bins, cleaning supplies)
Maintaining attentiveness in active environment
Employment Conditions
Part-time hours; no guarantee of minimum hours
Casual relief coverage may occur
Scheduling based on operational needs
Health and Safety
Employees must:
Follow Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
Use cleaning products safely
Maintain safe play environment
Follow all company policies and procedures, including workplace violence and harassment policies
Application Instructions
Please submit resume to:
littlebeanscafeminden@gmail.com
Subject line: (NAME)_20250410_Haliburton Play Space Attendant
Employer: Little Beans Café & Play
Location: Minden, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)
Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (35–40 hours per week)
Rate and Frequency of Pay: $19.00 per hour, Paid semi-monthly
Start Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Posting Closing Date: Until filled, One Position Available
The Café & Play Attendant supports the daily operations of a child-focused café and play environment. This role includes customer service, light food and beverage preparation, supervision of play space, cleaning, and opening/closing responsibilities.
Most shifts are worked independently. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing both café and play operations simultaneously.
This role does not constitute licensed child care under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Children remain under the supervision and responsibility of their parent or guardian at all times.
The successful candidate will:
Provide customer service to families and visitors
Prepare and serve café items
Operate POS and payment systems
Monitor safe use of play space
Enforce posted rules
Perform cleaning and sanitization
Open and close café and play space
Maintain inventory and supplies
Assist during party setup and transitions
Maintain organized environment
This role involves:
Working independently
Family-oriented public environment
Moderate to loud noise levels
Food and beverage handling
Cleaning and sanitization duties
Required:
Ability to work independently
Strong customer service skills
Reliability and punctuality
Ability to multitask
Comfortable working with children and families
Barista experience
Must be available to work occasional weekends
Must be able to reliably attend scheduled shifts in Minden.
Assets:
Retail experience
POS experience
Party/event support experience
Food Handler Certification
Standing for extended periods
Walking between café and play area
Bending, reaching, lifting light items
Cleaning and sanitization tasks
Independent shifts
Some weekend work
Coverage may be required for events
This position is full-time permanent; hours may vary based on operational needs.
Employees must:
Follow Occupational Health and Safety Act
Follow food handling safety practices
Use cleaning products safely
Maintain safe play environment
Follow workplace violence and harassment policies
Submit resume to:
littlebeanscafeminden@gmail.com
Subject line: (NAME)_20250410_Minden Café & Play Attendant