Birthday Party Host

Status: under 29 hours/week

Location: West Washington (1111 West Washington Street West Bend, WI 53095)

Wage: $16/hour

Benefit Package Including: Free Y Membership; Program Discounts including Child Care, School Age Care, and Day Camp

Hours: Saturday and/or Sunday between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Seeking a Birthday Party Host for Epic Fun!

Are you ready to bring the excitement to kids’ birthday parties? We’re on the lookout for an energetic and enthusiastic party host to lead thrilling Nerf battles, splash-tastic pool games, and high-energy gym activities for children Grades K-5!

If you love creating unforgettable experiences, have a knack for keeping kids engaged, and can handle a little friendly competition, we want you! Help us make every birthday a celebration to remember.

Join us in spreading joy and laughter—apply now!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Birthday Party Host is responsible for providing service to Kettle Moraine YMCA members and guests by maintaining an active presence at all birthday parties. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Arrives 30 minutes before scheduled birthday parties to begin to set up.
2. Ensures room is clean and tidy before and after party ends.
3. Engages with party guests and party hosts.
4. Assists with set up of party room with party host family.
5. Delivers party rules to host and guests, including pool rules if party involves pool area.
6. Set up gym prior to family arriving if party is in gym.
7. Lead party in gym activities if party is in gym.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 16 years of age minimum.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Able to work a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to frequently sit, use his/her hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
2. Ability to lift, carry and move up to 40 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

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