Summer Saturday Birthday Party Host & Activity Leader

Snapology of Lancaster and Reading•Manheim Township, PA

5h•$12 - $14•Hybrid

About The Position

Snapology is hiring a Summer Saturday Birthday Party Host & Activity Leader to fully host and lead children’s birthday parties during the summer season. This role involves creating a fun, engaging, and organized birthday party experience from start to finish, including welcoming families, setting up materials, leading hands-on activities, keeping the party on schedule, and making celebrations special. The company provides training, party guides, activity outlines, materials, and equipment. The ideal candidate has experience working with children, enjoys bringing energy and fun to activities, is engaging, interactive, dependable, and comfortable connecting with children while creating a safe and positive experience for families. Parties are primarily held at the Snapology of Lancaster Discovery Center, with occasional events at partner locations and mobile parties. This position requires Saturday availability during the summer, with potential for continuation based on performance and business needs. It is suitable for college students, teachers, childcare workers, camp counselors, parents, grandparents, caregivers, education majors, or anyone who enjoys working with children and families in a fun, upbeat environment.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be available to work Saturdays during the summer.
Experience working with children is strongly preferred.
Friendly, energetic, dependable, and comfortable leading groups of children.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work with children of all ages and backgrounds.
Clear criminal and child abuse history clearances required.
Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with camps, classrooms, childcare, events, parties, customer service, or caregiving is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up and prepare materials for birthday parties.
Greet and welcome birthday families and guests.
Fully host and lead birthday parties from start to finish.
Conduct hands-on Snapology activities using a provided party guide, activity outline, materials, and equipment.
Keep children engaged, excited, and on task during the activity.
Create a fun, organized, and welcoming party environment.
Communicate professionally with parents, caregivers, and guests.
Keep parties moving according to the scheduled timeline.
Promote other Snapology programs and additional party bookings when appropriate.
Handle payments as needed.
Assist families with gathering and loading gifts into their vehicles.
Clean up party materials and reset the space after events.