Birthday Party Host

Ymca Of West Bend; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y Membership

Program Discounts: Child Care

Program Discounts: School Age Care

Program Discounts: Day Camp

Job summary

Kettle Moraine YMCA in West Bend, WI is seeking a Birthday Party Host for Saturdays and/or Sundays 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The role involves leading Nerf battles, pool games, and gym activities for kids in grades K-5, delivering a high-energy birthday experience.

You will arrive early to set up, engage guests, enforce rules, and help hosts run the party. Minimum age 16, strong communication, and flexible scheduling required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Arrives 30 minutes before scheduled parties to set up.
• Engages with party guests and hosts.
• Delivers party rules to host and guests, including pool rules.
• Set up gym or party room as needed and leads gym activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interper​s

Flexible schedule including evenings &

16 years of age minimum

Job description

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Birthday Party Host

Part Time West Bend, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1483

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.

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:

• Arrives 30 minutes before scheduled birthday parties to begin to set up.
• Ensures room is clean and tidy before and after party ends.
• Engages with party guests and party hosts.
• Assists with set up of party room with party host family.
• Delivers party rules to host and guests, including pool rules if party involves pool area.
• Set up gym prior to family arriving if party is in gym.
• Lead party in gym activities if party is in gym.
• 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:

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

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

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