About the Role
Plan and Facilitate birthday parties for children 3 and up at the YMCA branch!
Key Responsibilities
- Find out ahead of time age/gender of birthday child, any activities requested (certain gym or sports games, parachute games, tag games, bounce house, etc.) Be prepared to lead games.
- Set up the party room by removing all toys, setting up tables and chairs, blowing up balloons, hanging banners and streamers
- Cheerfully greet guests as they arrive.
- Take party goers to activity area and lead whatever activity was chosen prior.
- Return to party room and help party goers as they participate in birthday activities (cake, presents, etc.)
- Clean up everything after the party, return tables and chairs to where they belong, return all toys to the party room.
- Always be there to help and always ask to help
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Qualifications:
- Must like working with children and families in a variety of YMCA settings including the pool, gymnasium, and outdoor pool (seasonal).
- Must understand the importance of parent and child satisfaction with their party and commit to ensuring that during each and every party.
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Must be upbeat and energetic.
- Be available to work weekends.
- Detail orientated and high work ethic.
- Ability to manage own work with minimal supervision, after thorough training and instruction.
Benefits
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)