Team Lead

Job summary

The Team Lead oversees daily store operations, manages staff, and ensures an exceptional customer experience by troubleshooting technical issues and resolving complaints. They are also responsible for maintaining facility inventory, delegating maintenance tasks, and training new team members.

Job details

EnterTheGame Activate: What We Do Activate is redefining how the world plays across Canada, US, and beyond into the global market. We’re a technology company that fuses a game, a workout, and a party into one unforgettable experience. We believe play should move people - physically and socially. Behind every room, you’ll need your reflexes, wits, and a team to beat the challenges - it’s easy to start, hard to beat. ▶️ Press play on this video to see Activate in action (we promise it’s worth it). Follow @activategames on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to stay locked in. Position Overview Enter The Role As a lead on shift, you generate excitement in every interaction, and report to the Store Leader to keep operations running smooth. You guide customers and coach Game Facilitators to level up every interaction for an exceptional in-store experience. Leading by example with a positive, problem-solver mindset, you are ready to jump into action - keeping the team synced, motivated, and ready for their next challenge. You serve as the first point of contact for customer escalations, technical issues, troubleshooting, and ensuring every room is operational. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. This is a full-time, permanent position at our Calgary (South West) store located at 13226 Macleod Trail SE Unit 146, Calgary, AB T2J 7C6. Responsibilities/Accountabilities Customer and Store Operations Responsible to answer phones and emails and capitalize opportunities to accommodate customer needs; troubleshoot challenges around bookings to secure them Responsible to perform overrides at check-in, completing daily cash out sheets accurately, creating and receiving invoices, and taking payments Resolve customer complaints and escalate to the Store Leader as required Effective communication to their team and customers of the status of the facility including each room to ensure the best customer experience Aware of all Activate Programs, ensure they are applied in compliance with company standards Team Leadership Train new employees, lead with knowledge, maintaining a key focus on customer success Coach and foster relationships with incoming potential customers, existing employees and management Oversee staff and delegate tasks; supporting them throughout the scheduled shift Facilitate solution minded processes for customer questions, complaints and issues, lead and emulate Activate values Maintenance and Inventory Understand and assess maintenance requirements related to inventory management and componentry Maintain the rooms by delegating cleaning, painting, and any required maintenance Receive, track, and maintain inventory for all maintenance, merchandise, and vending products and communicate needs to the Store Leader Identify maintenance needs and work with Store Leader on provisioning appointments when necessary, keep updated and accurate notes of related activities Qualifications High school diploma, CAEC, GED, or equivalent, and/or 1–2 years of relevant customer service or related work experience is preferred Must be able to work day/evening/weekend shifts Proficiency in MS Office and related software Strength in engaging customer relations Proficient in the use of hand and power tools Demonstrated collaborator and able to work with teams Ability to work various shifts starting as early as 8 am and ending at 1 am is required Previous experience overseeing a team of 10+ is an asset Perks That Power Our People Competitive wage with incremental pay increase Benefits (extended health, dental, vision) Employee assistance program (EAP) Group retirement plan with employer match (after eligibility period) Paid time off Ongoing learning and training with a focus on technology and innovation Free game play and employee discounts Fun and dynamic work environment Casual and comfortable dress code On-site parking Successful completion of a criminal record check is a condition of employment for this position. Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Team Lead oversees daily store operations, manages staff, and ensures an exceptional customer experience by troubleshooting technical issues and resolving complaints. They are also responsible for maintaining facility inventory, delegating maintenance tasks, and training new team members.

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of relevant customer service experience. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, and weekends are required.

Benefits

• Extended health • Dental • Vision • Employee assistance program • Group retirement plan • Paid time off • Free game play • Employee discounts • On-site parking

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team leadership
• Customer service
• Conflict resolution
• Technical troubleshooting
• Inventory management
• Staff training
• Operations management
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Cash handling
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• MS Office
• Scheduling
• Delegation
• Invoicing
• Management
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Innovation
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Relationship Management
• Customer Service
• Customer Success Management
• Inventory Management
• Effective Communication
• International Finance
• Time Off Management
• Employee Assistance Programs
• TikTok
• Power Tool Operation
• Retail Operations
• Merchandising
• Technical Issues
• Painting
• Fuses
• Customer Complaint Resolution

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Hospitality
• Team Lead
• Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor
• Restaurant Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers