Play Farm Employee

Here's what we offer

In addition to a challenging job that’s a perfect fit for you and where you can really make a difference, we offer you plenty of opportunities to take part in training and educational programs.

A competitive salary of up to €3,327 gross per month for a full-time 36-hour workweek, depending on your work experience.

17.05% individual flex budget that you can use as you see fit (such as for additional time off) or have paid out in full.

A temporary employment contract with the prospect of permanent employment; a 24-hour-per-week contract with the prospect of permanent employment upon satisfactory performance.

Excellent benefits, including an ABP pension, a travel allowance, a work-from-home allowance and facilities, vacation days, and leave policies tailored to life events.

The flexibility to organize your work and schedule in a way that suits you.

Your challenge:

Your main responsibility is to supervise children up to age 12 at the Play Farm in a pedagogically sound manner. You encourage the children to play independently and ensure that visitors have a fun day. You serve as the point of contact for anyone with questions or other concerns. You join in with sports and games outdoors or supervise craft activities at the craft table indoors. You will also come up with and organize fun activities together with your colleagues. You’ll keep an eye on things and ensure a stimulating, clean, and safe play environment. This also includes maintaining the indoor and outdoor areas. You’ll work on a fixed schedule where everyone is scheduled to work every other weekend, but occasionally in the evenings or on holidays as well. You’ll report to the Play Farm manager. 

This is us:

Speelboerderij Het Buitenbeest is located in the heart of Zoetermeer. The historic farmhouse, with its animal stables and a yard where chickens roam freely, is situated in the older part of the property. Since 2014, the Play Island has been home to the activity center (with a greenhouse) and the nature play area where children can play and do crafts. Special evening events are also organized. The farm is frequented mainly by children ages 0 to 12, often accompanied by their parents, grandparents, or caregivers, as well as many groups from daycare centers and school classes. Everyone is welcome. On average, the Play Farm welcomes more than 200,000 visitors annually. City Farm Het Buitenbeest is part of the Green Play and Learning (GSL) team within the Leisure Department. Within this department, the Sports, Arts and Culture, Events, and GSL teams work closely together. Our department develops strategy, advises the board, and carries out many different activities throughout the city. Within this department, the GSL team is responsible for the play and city farms, neighborhood and school gardens, livestock in the outlying areas, and nature and environmental education. GSL offers accessible, educational, recreational, and sports programs in and about Zoetermeer’s green spaces, contact with animals and nature, and play opportunities. This contributes to better health and vitality for residents of all ages, enhances the quality of life in residential neighborhoods, and supports children’s development in particular.

This is you:

You’re resourceful, cheerful, enthusiastic, and love working with children. You think on your feet when the situation calls for it and are completely at home organizing activities of all sizes. You enjoy working in a team of colleagues, interns, and volunteers. You’re sociable, a good listener, can work independently, and take ownership of your work. You enjoy leading large groups or supervising groups of children.

In addition, you’re athletic, active, and in good physical condition; you’ll often walk more than 10 kilometers a day on the grounds and help set up and take down inflatable play structures and the ice rink, among other things. You’re also willing to keep the restrooms, kitchen, and outdoor areas clean. You have a good command of the Dutch language, which is necessary to communicate effectively with visitors of all ages. This proficiency is also essential for promoting the play farm on social media, the website, and through the flyers, posters, and vacation brochures used to inform visitors.

Here's what to bring:

• VMBO-TL or equivalent
• Experience working with children and groups
• Willingness to obtain a first aid/CPR certification and emergency response training
• Willingness to work on weekends, evenings, or holidays 

Good to know:

We are committed to fostering greater diversity and inclusivity within our team and therefore invite everyone to apply. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and skills will strengthen us as a team. 

Interested? 

Apply before the deadline of January 10, 2024. Interviews will be held at the play farm on Wednesday, January 17, and Thursday, January 18. Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates if equally qualified.

Due to the Christmas break, the job opening will remain open longer than usual. 

Generic job classification system / Collective Bargaining Agreement 

We use a generic job classification system. This position is assigned to the generic profile: Instructor A (Grade 5). Click here for the municipal collective bargaining agreement.