Party Facilitator- Birthdays

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate games and activities for birthday party groups


• Build and adapt lesson plans to suit different age groups, group sizes, and requested party themes


• Lead groups through transitions between spaces, performing headcounts before and after each move


• Set-up and take-down of equipment before and after each party


• Communicate with the birthday host family to confirm party details, themes, and any special considerations


• Supervise and direct volunteers assisting during the party, delegating tasks as needed


• Ensure the safety of all participants throughout activities, including footwear checks and safe play practices


• Clean and reset equipment storage areas after each party


• Mentor volunteers and support their development 

Administrative

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions


• Confirm party details and guest counts with the Birthday Party Host 


• Assist with safety training related assignments as required


• Report any equipment issues, safety concerns, or incidents 


• Complete Incident Report Forms as required


• Complete customized lesson plans in advance


• Additional administrative duties as required

Risk Management

• Maintain gym equipment and activity areas to ensure cleanliness and safety


• Perform first aid as required


• Follow all emergency procedures 


• Assist in department volunteer training 

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED certification (Required)


• Recreation programming experience


• Experience facilitating group activities or games


• Ability to build and lead a lesson plan


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• High 5 is considered an asset

Assets

• Experience working with children in a birthday party, camp, or recreation setting


• Experience leading structured activities and lesson planning 

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to plan and adapt games on the fly based on group energy and age


• Ability to lead and facilitate groups independently


• Strong communication skills with both children and parents


• Good customer service skills


• Ability to supervise and mentor volunteers


• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, and noisy environment


• Ability to be highly active throughout the shift (running, demonstrating games, moving equipment)


• Ability to lift 20–25 lbs on a daily basis


• Ability to work inside as well as outside when required


• The successful candidate must hold high ethical standards as they are working with a vulnerable population and has access to confidential information


• A successful candidate will require to provide a VSS


• Remote working not available for this position

Employment Term

• Saturdays and Sundays


• Variable hours and shifts available