Birthday Party Staff

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Burbank YMCA

Compensation: $16.00 / hour

Description

Plan and Facilitate birthday parties for children 3 and up at the YMCA branch!

• Find out ahead of time age/gender of birthday child, any activities requested (certain gym or sports games, parachute games, tag games, bounce house, etc.) Be prepared to lead games.
• Set up the party room by removing all toys, setting up tables and chairs, blowing up balloons, hanging banners and streamers
• Cheerfully greet guests as they arrive.
• Take party goers to activity area and lead whatever activity was chosen prior.
• Return to party room and help party goers as they participate in birthday activities (cake, presents, etc.)
• Clean up everything after the party, return tables and chairs to where they belong, return all toys to the party room.
• Always be there to help and always ask to help

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Must like working with children and families in a variety of YMCA settings including the pool, gymnasium, and outdoor pool (seasonal).
• Must understand the importance of parent and child satisfaction with their party and commit to ensuring that during each and every party.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be upbeat and energetic.
• Be available to work weekends.
• Detail orientated and high work ethic.
• Ability to manage own work with minimal supervision, after thorough training and instruction.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA Of Greater Boston Is An Incredible Place To Have a Fulfilling Career Or Enjoy Part-time Employment — All While We Are Supporting And Strengthening Our Communities, Because Our Community Is Our Cause. When You Join Us In Your Career Here, You Can Look Forward To

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)