Crew Member

Crew Member
Employment Type: Part Time or Full-Time
Availability: Most shifts happen on evenings and weekends, but we also have daytime hours available for team members with open availability.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Location: 20771 N Rand Road, Kildeer, Illinois 60047
Welcome to Lava Island!
Lava Island is a high-energy indoor play oasis filled with trampolines, slides, foam pits, obstacle courses, and nonstop birthday parties. Families come here to make memories.
Our team is the reason those memories feel fun, safe, and unforgettable. Working at Lava Island means being part of something bigger—where your effort helps shape the kind of day families will talk about long after they leave.
What You’ll Do
Welcome families at check-in
Supervise play areas and support safety
Help run birthday parties and celebrations
Prepare and serve food in the café
Keep spaces clean, organized, and stocked
Bring steady, positive energy to each shift
This role is active and fast-moving, with a lot of variety throughout each shift.
Success in this role means staying engaged, supporting your team, and consistently delivering a great experience for families.
Who Thrives Here
We’re intentional about the team we build. People who succeed at Lava Island are:
Reliable and consistent
Friendly, steady, and positive under pressure
Focused on doing things the right way
Comfortable staying active
Supportive teammates
Quick to step in and help without being asked
We’re looking for people who care about their work and the families they serve.
Your Growth Path
Crew Member is the starting point on our team. From here, growth happens when you show consistent effort, reliability, and a willingness to learn. As you build confidence and skill, you can work toward opportunities such as:
Crew Specialist
Crew Trainer
Guest Experience Captain
Party Lead
Crew Lead
Each step comes with new responsibilities, new skills, and higher pay. Advancement is based on readiness, strong performance, and steady reliability — not seniority.
What You’ll Need
Age 16 or older
Background check
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs
Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No