Weekend Birthday Party Coach for Kids

Gaston County Family YMCA; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Stowe Family YMCA in Belmont, NC is seeking part-time Birthday Party Staff to host specialty themed parties for children on weekends. You will set up party spaces, greet guests, lead activities, and ensure safety and fun throughout events.

Ideal candidates have prior youth-related experience, strong communication skills, and a positive, energetic demeanor. CPR/First Aid/AED training is provided within 60 days. Flexible, team-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided).
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and demonstrated ability to be a role model for youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to initiate projects and be self – motivated.
• Must be very flexible, willing to jump into new duties at a moments’ notice, and help all YMCA programs grow by doing whatever is needed.
• Must have a friendly, upbeat personality and believe in teaching through positive reinforcement to represent our core values with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Read party paperwork to ensure the program/activity space is properly set up, clean, and ready for partygoers.
• Greets, acknowledges and interacts with members and their guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Facilitates organized birthday party activities and ensures children are active, interested and safe throughout the party.
• Explains and demonstrates games and activities to party participants.
• Supervises activities and participants during birthday parties.
• Resolves conflicts in a timely and professional manner
• Ensures that event activities are age-appropriate, non-threatening and successfully communicated.
• Ensures a professional and exuberant personality in order to keep the energy and attention of partygoers for the purposes of fun and safety.
• Assume any other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Stowe Family YMCA in Belmont, NC is seeking part-time Birthday Party Staff to host specialty themed parties for children on weekends. You will set up party spaces, greet guests, lead activities, and ensure safety and fun throughout events.

Ideal candidates have prior youth-related experience, strong communication skills, and a positive, energetic demeanor. CPR/First Aid/AED training is provided within 60 days. Flexible, team-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply.