Attendant Birthday Parties

SSYMCA•Quincy, MA

4d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Attendant-Birthday Party conducts birthday parties safely and effectively according to South Shore YMCA policies, procedures, and the Birthday Party Handbook. The role creates a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children and families. The attendant reports to the Manager-Member Services. The attendant arrives 30 minutes before each scheduled party and works for 2.5 hours per party, including setup and cleanup. Weekend and some weekday availability is required, as is a commitment to work at least two birthday parties per month. The position includes facilitating party activities, supporting families with party routines, maintaining equipment and party areas, engaging children and families, and participating in YMCA trainings and fundraising activities.

Requirements

Weekend and some weekday availability.
Commitment to working at least two birthday parties per month.
Ability to work 2.5 hours per party, including setup and cleanup.
Ability to create a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children and families.
Ability to engage children and families in a friendly, upbeat, and professional manner.
Complete New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
Complete and renew Child Abuse Prevention training annually.
Complete and renew OSHA and Emergency Procedures training annually.
Complete CPR within 90 days of hire and renew it every two years.
Physical ability to occasionally climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand for extended periods, walk, lift or move up to 50 pounds, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and maintain visual acuity.

Responsibilities

Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled parties to assist families with setup.
Learn the attributes and procedures for each party and age-appropriate activities for children ages 2–12.
Commit to working at least two birthday parties per month and 2.5 hours per party, from setup through cleanup.
Facilitate party activities and games or assist a specialist with them.
Help families manage party routines, including food, presents, and transitions between activities.
Build positive, effective, and respectful working relationships with staff and members, and demonstrate enthusiasm.
Attend required staff meetings and complete required trainings.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director and/or Coordinator.
Follow South Shore YMCA Code of Conduct policies and procedures and represent the YMCA professionally.
Report incidents involving staff or members to the Director and/or Coordinator.
Promote the satisfaction and enjoyment of the birthday child and attendees by facilitating a high-quality party program.
Actively and professionally engage children and families; direct further inquiries to Coordinators and Directors.
Be familiar with Youth & Family Department programs.
Ensure party equipment is properly set up, clean, safe, and maintained; break it down and store it properly after parties.
Clean and restore party areas to YMCA standards.
Participate in YMCA fundraising activities and events to support the mission.
Complete required YMCA trainings, including New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, OSHA and Emergency Procedures, and CPR, and keep them current.