Play Assistant
- Yorkshire Garden Centres
- United Kingdom
- £21,700 – £25,420
We’re bringing a big, bouncy, family adventure to Tong - and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Grass Hoppers Assistant to help bring the experience to life!
If you love working with people, enjoy variety, and want a role where every day is active, social, and fun, this could be the perfect fit.
🎯 About the Role
As a Grass Hoppers Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of the guest experience. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll support both our play areas and café, making sure every visit is smooth, safe, and memorable.
Your day-to-day will include:
✅ Welcoming families with a friendly, upbeat attitude
✅ Supervising play areas (bounce pillows, go-karts, climbing frames & more)
✅ Supporting guests and answering questions
✅ Taking food & drink orders and serving customers
✅ Preparing drinks and assisting with food service
✅ Keeping all areas clean, safe, and ready for fun
✅ Working as part of a supportive, energetic team
👉 No two days are the same - you’ll move between play and catering to help wherever needed.
💚 What We’re Looking For
We’re all about personality and attitude - we can train everything else!
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy working with families and children
- Bring positive energy and a can-do attitude
- Are comfortable in a fast-paced, active environment
- Love variety and staying busy
- Are a great team player who’s happy to jump in and help
📅 Hours & Contracts
Hours vary dependent on if we're in peak or off-peak season. Peak is our busiest 13 weeks out of the year (School holidays).
Average hours per week: 7.75 off-peak, 20.5 peak
- Week 1: Saturday 11:30-5, Sunday 9:30-2:30
- Week 2: Sunday 9:30-2:30
- During peak = You'll also work Thursdays 11:30am-5pm and Fridays 9:15am-5pm
📩 Ready to Join the Fun?
Apply now and tell us why you’d be a great fit for the Grass Hoppers team.
Come and help us create a place where children laugh, families relax, and every visit is an adventure 🦗💚
Skills
- Customer Service
- Child Supervision
- Food and Beverage Service
- Cash Handling
- Safety Awareness
- Teamwork
- Communication



