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Lava Island

Runs family-focused indoor adventure parks

Party Coordinator

Full-Time
$50k - $85k/yr+ On-target earnings
Mid
Denver, CO, USA
RemoteMust reside in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Missouri, or New Jersey.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • Residence in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Missouri, or New Jersey.
  • Comfort with a high volume of outreach and follow-up.
  • Comfort asking for the booking and handling common objections with confidence and warmth.
  • If newer to sales, a strong willingness to learn and comfort practicing scripts and receiving feedback.
  • Availability for scheduled weekday and/or weekend shifts based on park needs.
  • Moderate software proficiency, including Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive) and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems and customer relationship management systems quickly.
  • A reliable computer and internet connection.
Responsibilities
  • Respond to inbound party inquiries quickly and follow up by phone and text.
  • Guide parents to the best party for their child, group size, and date.
  • Handle questions and objections warmly, ask for the booking, and collect the deposit.
  • Enter every party accurately in company systems, including package, headcount, add-ons, and payment.
  • Prepare park party hosts with accurate expectations before each party.
  • Keep details consistent across every platform and channel.
  • Give parents a concierge-level experience from the first call to party day.
  • Communicate proactively and on time so families always know what to expect.
  • Track outreach and outcomes and improve the booking rate.
  • Practice scripts, accept feedback, and apply it.
  • Raise issues to the Booking Lead early so no issue reaches a family unresolved.
Desired Qualifications
  • One or more years of experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, call center, or another customer-facing role.
  • Experience in a goal-driven or commission-based role.
  • Experience booking parties, events, or reservations.

About the company

Lava Island runs large-format indoor adventure parks designed for family entertainment. Each park features trampolines, climbing walls, a ninja course, a volcano slide, foam pits, and multi-level jungles, plus dedicated toddler areas; spaces are around 30,000–40,000 square feet. Revenue comes from timed admission, mandatory socks, on-site food and drinks, merchandise, and birthday parties (about 25% of revenue), plus events for schools and groups. The company stands out by avoiding arcades and go-karts to keep margins higher and staffing simpler, focusing on families with children aged 2–12 and offering themed private party rooms and on-site cafes. Its goal is to scale a network of parks across the United States where siblings of different ages can play together and families stay active.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Aurora, Colorado

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Kildeer opened February 17, 2026, proving continued site conversion momentum.
  • Lava Island’s website listed eleven open parks and four coming-soon locations on September 13, 2026.
  • NARRATE’s October 1, 2024 fund still backs nationwide expansion through twelve selected sites.

What critics are saying

  • BBB reviews on September 10, 2026 cite hidden adult fees and scorching ventilation.
  • Rapid expansion strains execution: Lewisville and Plano remain coming soon after April 8, 2026.
  • A fragmented CEO story, with Boyd Henderson and Chase Terwilliger, signals governance confusion.

What makes Lava Island unique

  • Lava Island targets ages 2-12, avoiding arcades and go-karts, simplifying operations.
  • The brand emphasizes screen-free family play, reinforced by Kildeer’s February 17, 2026 opening.
  • Chase Terwilliger has scaled to eleven locations, with planned Texas and Midwest entries.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Company News

What Now Media Group
Oct 8th, 2026
Lava Island is "redefining fun" in Panther Creek with its first Texas opening.

Lava Island is "redefining fun" in Panther Creek with its first Texas opening. Lava Island is expected to open in The Woodlands early next year. Published Date: October 8, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT Lava Island is set to open in The Woodlands early next year. This is the Tuscon, AZ location. (Image credit: Lava Island Facebook) Lava Island is coming to Texas! The indoor playground has three locations opening in the Lone Star State this fall, winter, and early next year. Lava Island is expected to open in The Woodlands, serving the Greater Houston area and its visitors by early next year, according to Community Impact. Lava Island will debut in Houston within the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive. What Now Houston briefly spoke with Lava Island Chief Executive Officer Chase Terwilliger, who confirmed the opening. Unfortunately, Terwilliger was unable to share further details by the time of this publication. "When we created Lava Island, it wasn't just about building a playground - it was about solving the challenges we faced as parents," the Lava Island website reads. "We envisioned a place where siblings of all ages, from toddlers to teens, could share the joy of play and strengthen family bonds." Lava Island is an indoor play oasis and family fun park that originated in Aurora, Colorado, in 2018 by the Henderson family, specifically co-founders Celeste Henderson and Boyd Henderson. It was designed as an active indoor play oasis for all ages, featuring trampolines, climbing walls, ninja courses, and a signature "volcano" slide. The brand grew from its single original location into a multi-state footprint with plans for dozens of additional U.S. properties. There are now a total of 14 Lava Island indoor playground locations, including open parks and spots marked as coming soon on the official Lava Island website. Lava Island will open its first Texas playground in Lewisville this Fall before debuting in the Greater Houston area in early 2027. What Now also reached out to Executive Vice President of Operational Systems, Brandon Bullough, to find out more about expansion plans. But Whatnow Media Group did not hear back by the time of publication. Lava Island is anticipated to debut in Houston within the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive by early 2027. (This is a developing story. As more information is made available, Whatnow Media Group will update this article. Stay tuned!) Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Houston Regional Reporter Candese Charles first fell in love with journalism in the second grade, when she started the Charles Gazette. Since then, her career as a journalist has taken her to TV screens in New Orleans, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas. She believes that a good story has the power to change the world or at least change the way you think about food. Food is a love language for her, as both her father and brother are chefs. Originally from Los Angeles, after a trek across the country for her career as a TV news reporter, she's happy to call North Las Vegas home. When she's not writing about the hottest and newest restaurants, she's spending time with her family, catching concerts and music festivals, or brunching with her besties. She's excited to bring you a delicious bite of the next big restaurant.