Birthday Party Assistant

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.  To administer a high quality party experience for members and guests. To assist in set up, facilitation of party, monitor party guests, run activities when needed, lead groups to program areas, clean up party areas and safety of participants in program areas. 

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are safe: all staff have a responsibility to make sure their activity, environment and operation are safe. We are courteous: are caring and kind to all who come to camp, providing the best experience. We are for all: Our staff are expected to create a welcoming environment for all. We are magical: Our staff are expected to provide a magical experience that leaves guests with lifelong memory. We are efficient: Our staff provide top of the line work with a smooth and exemplary service. We create amazing moments and people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Confirm rental has paid for rental and is using program areas as stated on contract.
2. Setup and administer activities according to contract.
3. Assist renter in set up, clean up, and attend to any issues that may arise during rental.
4. Monitor rental program areas usage.
5. Monitor guests while using the facility.
6. Staff stays in Program areas in which rental group is using at current time.
7. Develop repour with Members and Guests.
8. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
9. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. One to two years’ related experience preferred.
2. Minimum age requirement of 15.
3. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
4. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.