Henson Family YMCA Birthday Party Host

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Birthday Party Host is responsible set up, breakdown, and overall party experience of party goers. Major areas of responsibility and accountability include, but are not limited to supervising and interacting with children, party goers, responding to emergencies promptly, and providing positive reinforcement and redirection when needed, all within the policies and guidelines of the YMCA.

OUR MISSION:  

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
2. Work with the party contact to ensure tables, chairs and clean trash cans are available and room is set up accordingly.
3. Communicate with supervisor any concerns and supply needs.
4. Facilitation of pool and/or gym parties as scheduled each weekend.
5. Actively engage with staff and party participants at all times during party programming.
6. Work with other department staff to provide quality experience.
7. Set- up, decorate reserved space as party theme/package, serve food and cake to party guest.  
8. Ensure proper care, use and storage of birthday supplies and equipment.
9. Responsible for cleanup, chair and table breakdown, and storing equipment safely.
10. Promote a safe and positive atmosphere during scheduled working hours.
11. Identifies and resolves problem areas to ensure member satisfaction.
12. Responsible for a smooth and consistent flow of communication between party host/hostess and Birthday Party Coordinator in regard to schedule and work concerns.
13. Maintain a positive attitude. 
14. Attend any and all trainings and meetings as required by Program Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At Least 18 years of ages 
• YMCA and birthday party experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified or will to obtain certification. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.
• Move around the work environment independently; 
• Able to work with diverse populations.
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior.
• Push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds for short periods of time.
• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on several external factors.
• Able to work with diverse populations.
• Professional appearance and behavior.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.