Party Host Attendant

Oak Brook Park District•Oak Brook, IL

40d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

As a Party Host Attendant, you'll be the heart of creating fun, memorable experiences for children, families, and groups at the Oak Brook Park District. Under the direction of the Aquatic Program Manager, you'll help bring each party to life while ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You will supervise a variety of parties and make sure every celebration feels organized, welcoming, and exciting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has a positive attitude, and loves creating experiences that put smiles on people's faces. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic communicator who feels comfortable interacting with both children and adults. A strong customer-service mindset, dependable leadership, and a cheerful personality are essential. Most importantly, you'll help make sure every participant leaves with a great experience and a celebration worth remembering. If you're energetic, organized, and love being part of the fun, we'd love to have you help us make every party a special one!

Requirements

Must be energetic and organized.
Must have a positive attitude.
Must be an enthusiastic communicator.
Must be comfortable interacting with both children and adults.
Must have a strong customer-service mindset.
Must have dependable leadership.
Must have a cheerful personality.
Must be familiar with all slide rules and enforce them.
Must be alert and attentive to the use of the slide.
Must know the emergency procedure to be followed in case of an incident or accident.
Must use personal protective equipment provided to handle hot items in the kitchen.
Must follow proper hand washing and sanitation procedures.
Must adhere to policies and procedures.
Must perform job in a safe manner.
Must attend required training.
Must seek additional training as needed.
Must promptly report accidents/incidents.
Must proactively address hazards in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Arrive thirty minutes before the start of a party/rental.
Be dressed in uniform, with staff shirt when they arrive to work.
Wear closed toed, nonslip shoes. Sandals are not allowed.
Display a professional attitude at all times.
Bring positive and welcoming energy to the position.
Keep the party/rental on schedule in order to be ready for the next arriving party or group rental.
Be attentive to the birthday party or group, responding to any situation that may arise.
Know and communicate all pool rules and regulations to party goers before letting them enter the pool.
When working as slide attendant, be familiar with all slide rules and enforce them with all users of the slide.
Be alert and attentive to the use of the slide, ensuring safe send-off of guests in cooperation with the lifeguard at the bottom.
Clean the utensils, supplies, and party area thoroughly after each party and before leaving, including the deck, kitchen and party.
Check with the assistant pool manager during the rental and before leaving after your shift.
Know the emergency procedure to be followed in case of an incident or accident.
Report any broken safety or malfunctioning equipment to the assistant manager.
Report any hazardous work condition or incident to management immediately.
Complete assigned tasks given by the assistant pool manager (i.e., relocating the party, patron management).
Use personal protective equipment provided to handle hot items in the kitchen.
Clean up all spills immediately to keep deck and kitchen clean and prevent slipping.
Follow proper hand washing and sanitation procedures.
Wear gloves when handling food and serving utensils.
Complete Accident/Incident Report Forms when necessary.
Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.