Party Host

YMCA of Central Texas; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Party Host in Cedar Park, TX. The role includes providing a fun and safe environment for birthday parties, planning engaging activities, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be reliable for weekend shifts, and have experience with children. This position involves physical activity, including standing for extended periods and lifting. The hourly pay rate ranges from $13.00 to $15.00.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Available to work weekends; punctual and reliable.
• 12 months experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun and safe environment for birthday parties.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate games and activities.
• Ensure parties are organized and on schedule.
• Engage parents and participants to provide excellent service.
• Handle incidents and accident reports.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Job description

Position

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a Party Host for our branch in Cedar Park, TX. Shifts (dependent on party bookings) Saturdays 12-5pm, Sundays 10am-3pm.

Pay Rate

$13.00 to $15.00/hour

Job Duties

• Provide a fun, safe, clean and comfortable environment for birthday party customers.
• Plan, organize and conduct age-appropriate games and activities.
• Ensure all parties are organized and on schedule.
• Provide fun, safe, and clean atmosphere while facilitating parties.
• Engage parents and birthday participants to provide great customer service relations.
• Handle all incidents and accident reports.

Skills & Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Candidates must be available to work weekends: punctuality, reliability, and a pleasant personality is a must.
• Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to be on your feet the entire length of your shift; lift up to 40lbs.
• Be friendly, courteous, enthusiastic, possess a cooperative attitude, and be a team player.
• 12 months experience working with children (preferred).
• References, criminal history background check, Sex Offender Registry check, pre-employment drug screen, and pre-hire training are required of all hired applicants.

About Us

We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission-driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.