Part-Time Seasonal | $18-$20/hour | 10-15 hours per week | Barrington, NJ
There's something special about a morning spent outside with little ones: water splashing, children digging in the sandbox, music playing, families chatting, and kids discovering something new around every corner.
As an Outdoor Play Guide at RiverRoot, you'll help create that experience.
You'll spend your shifts outside in our nature-inspired play space, preparing playful invitations for children, keeping the environment beautiful and cared for, and getting to know the families who spend their mornings with us.
This is a great role for someone who likes to stay active, work with their hands, and see the immediate impact of what they've done. Rather than sitting behind a desk, you'll be moving throughout the space, setting up play areas, refreshing activities, keeping things tidy, and making sure everything feels ready for children to explore. There is a real physical component to the role, including regularly lifting and carrying play materials, moving equipment, filling water features, bending, cleaning, and helping set up and break down the outdoor space.
But caring for the space is only part of the role.
You'll also welcome and check in families, help first-time visitors feel at home, answer questions, chat with caregivers, interact with children, and become a familiar, friendly face for our community.
We're looking for someone who can bring both energy and warmth to the role: someone who will happily jump in when something needs to be reset or cleaned, but who also genuinely enjoys talking with people and helping families feel welcome.
At the end of the day, your job is simple: help create a place where children can play freely and families love spending their time.
Who You Are
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You're warm, friendly, upbeat, and enjoy getting to know people.
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You genuinely enjoy being around young children and families.
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You like staying active and would rather move around than spend your shift sitting behind a desk.
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You're comfortable with the physical side of the role, including lifting, carrying, bending, moving play materials, and completing hands-on setup and cleaning throughout your shift.
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You enjoy being outdoors and don't mind a little water, sand, mud, or summer heat.
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You're proactive and naturally notice the little things that would make a space feel more welcoming or cared for.
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You take pride in creating a clean, organized, and beautiful environment.
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You're comfortable working independently while also being part of a supportive team.
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You're dependable and can consistently commit to your scheduled shifts.
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You don't need professional childcare experience or need to be a parent. We care much more about finding someone who is kind, hardworking, personable, and excited to be part of what we're building.
Details
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Schedule: Outdoor Play shifts run from approximately 8:00 AM-2:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from approximately 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Weekday shifts may also be divided into 8:00 AM-11:00 AM and 11:00 AM-2:00 PM shifts. We also have occasional evening shifts from 4:30-7:00 PM on the weekdays. We can be pretty flexible and work with you on hours as long as you can commit approximately 10-15+ hours per week. Please note: For safety, liability, and insurance reasons, team members are unable to bring their own children with them while working. This role requires your full attention throughout your shift.
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Availability: We're looking for team members who can consistently commit to approximately 10-15+ hours per week.
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Season: This is a seasonal position through approximately mid-October.
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Future Opportunities: Love it here? Team members who are a great fit may have the opportunity to return when our outdoor play season reopens in the spring.
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Compensation: $18-$20/hour, including paid training.
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Perks: Complimentary Open Play passes, employee discounts, opportunities to grow with our team, and a fun, connected work environment.
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Location: RiverRoot, 600 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ.
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Applications Due: Applications are due by Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are submitted, so the sooner you apply, the better.
