Birthday Party Attendant

Crossroads-Ymca-; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads-Ymca- in Hammond, IN is seeking an Event Host I to lead birthday parties and provide outstanding customer service to members and guests. You will create a welcoming, fun environment and supervise children, delivering planned activities with safety and energy.

The role requires weekend availability, strong communication, and a passion for working with children, with CPR/First Aid and orientation training expected within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead event activities and birthday parties to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Create memorable experiences for event guests by executing activity plans.
• Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
• Supervise and participate in activities with all children.
• Implement curriculum and activity plans within guidelines.
• Articulate and enforce YMCA policies; provide safety briefings.
• Maintain program records and equipment needs; improvise when needed.

Job description

Pay starts at $12.00 and up per hour based on experience.Are you energetic, outgoing, and love making people smile? We're looking for an enthusiastic Event Host to lead birthday parties at the Y! As the face of our celebrations, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our members. Apply Now!Looking for motivated individuals who have weekend availability.POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Event Host I provides excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants by responding to their needs and creating a welcoming and fun environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Lead event activities in a manner that ensures an elevated level of customer satisfaction.Create memorable experiences for event guests by executing activity plans.Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.Supervises and participates in activities with all children.Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.Understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way by giving safety briefings and ensuring that all policies are being adhered to.Maintains required program records and equipment needs.Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum age 16 required.Related experience required.Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Must have a passion for working with young children.YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):The National YMCA Mission:“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”Caring: Demonstrates kindness and empathy in daily interactions. Welcomes all and builds positive relationships with members and teammates.Honesty: Acts with integrity, keeps commitments, and communicates truthfully.Respect: Treats others with dignity and listens with empathy. Welcomes all backgrounds and identities.Responsibility: Follows through on tasks and takes ownership of behavior and results.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.