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What you'll bring to the team

Be the first smile. Lead the fun—one little guest at a time. 🐷🎉

At **Peppa Pig World of Play** , our Admissions Shift Leads play a key role in creating joyful first impressions for every family that walks through our doors. This hands-on leadership position is perfect for emerging leaders who love being on the floor, supporting a team, and making sure each guest’s visit starts with smiles and excitement 🌈🎟️

As an Admissions Shift Lead, you’ll balance guest-facing action with real-time leadership—coaching team members, managing guest flow, and jumping in wherever needed to keep the experience safe, playful, and seamless. In a warm, supportive environment, you’ll grow your leadership skills while helping create magical memories for young children and their families 🐷✨

Qualifications & Experience

Why You’ll Love This Role 💖

+ A hands-on leadership role where you lead from the floor, not behind a desk 🙌

+ A bright, playful, and family-friendly workplace full of smiles and laughter 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎈

+ Opportunities to build leadership, coaching, and operational experience 🚀

+ A supportive team culture that encourages learning, growth, and teamwork 🤝

What You’ll Do 🐽

As an Admissions Shift Lead, you’ll balance hands-on leadership with guest-facing action. You won’t just supervise—you’ll jump in, support your team, and help create an amazing experience for every guest.

Day to day, you will:

+ Lead daily Admissions operations to ensure safe, efficient, and guest-ready entry 🎟️🛟

+ Assign, guide, and support front-line hosts throughout each shift 🗂️💬

+ Actively manage queues and guest flow during busy periods ⏱️➡️

+ Lead by example by stepping into host positions when needed 🌟

+ Deliver outstanding guest service and confidently handle guest recovery situations 😊🛠️

+ Uphold all health, safety, and operational standards 🧼⚠️

+ Coach, motivate, and recognize team members to drive engagement and performance 🎉👏

+ Support training across safety procedures, food safety, retail standards, and profit protection 📚🛒

+ Partner with other departments to resolve issues quickly and maintain a smooth guest experience 🔄🤝

+ Assist with scheduling, inventory, stocking, and team engagement when not acting as Supervisor on Duty 📅📦

What We’re Looking For 🌟

We’re looking for an energetic, people-first leader who loves working with children and families and enjoys making a difference in real time.

You’ll be successful if you have:

+ A high school diploma or GED (college coursework or degree preferred) 🎓

+ At least six months of experience in attractions, entertainment, childcare, hospitality, retail, or other guest-facing roles 🏰🐷

+ Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring team members 🧑‍🏫

+ Strong communication skills with a cheerful, positive leadership style 💬😊

+ A genuine passion for creating magical, playful experiences for young children and their families 💕👶

+ Comfort using point-of-sale systems and basic office technology 💻💳

+ The ability to stay organized, calm, and guest-focused in a fast-paced environment 🧠⚡

+ Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak seasons 📆🎄

_Let’s make every visit full of giggles, snorts, and muddy-puddle-sized fun! 🐷💦🎉_

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here

The Perks of the Magic** **✨

+ 🎡 **Fantastic Health Coverage:** Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you feeling your best.

+ 🌴 **Generous Paid Time Off:** Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create more unforgettable moments.

+ 🎟️ **Merlin Magic Pass:** Share the fun with free entry for you, your family, and friends to our world-famous attractions.

+ 🏆 **Recognition and Rewards:** Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Celebrate your achievements with exciting recognition programs.

+ 💰 **401(k) Savings Plan:** Build your future with our company-matched retirement program.

+ 🎓 **Tuition Assistance:** Pursue your passions with educational support and reimbursement programs.

+ 🚀 **Growth and Development:** Learn, grow, and take your career to new heights with endless opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range

USD $15.73/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

**Location (Country-State-City)** _US-MI-Auburn Hills_

**Job ID** _2025-11034_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Offer/Contract Type** _At Will (US Only)_

**Location Name** _Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan_