Weekend Party Attendant

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SHIFTS

Whitin Community Center Party Attendants are part of the WCC team responsible for providing engaging support to families, and guidance during parties/rentals. This can include setting up and taking down tables/seating, ushering guests to and from locations, assisting with decorations or party set up, leading game play for children, etc.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Hourly Seasonal 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greeting families upon arrival, and directing them and their guests to their locations.
• Assisting in cleaning up party spaces before and after the event.
• Setting up furniture or equipment.
• Putting away furniture or equipment.
• Ensuring the safety of guests and members.
• Providing crowd control when necessary.
• Assisting the families/renters with miscellaneous needs as appropriate (bringing party items to and from automobiles, loading up carts, accepting food deliveries for families, storing foods in refrigerators, etc.
• Cleaning all rental spaces after each party, and at the end of the shift after last party. Includes emptying trash to dumpster, wiping down chairs and tabletops, vacuuming, etc.
• Document and communicate, to Athletic Director, any observed situations or concerns for children and staff.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally to parents, children and colleagues.
• Meet the needs of the family/renter and be responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of the children and families.
• Attend all meetings and training sessions as mandated by your supervisor which includes evening and weekend hours.
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties related to teaching as needed.

Must be 16 years of age

• Must be willing to work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Physical, mental and emotional ability to accomplish the job, including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood and the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds in an emergency
• Strong customer service, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to assist fellow staff members and work with others as a team.
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages
• Demonstrated responsibility and dependability
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms.
• May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Receives and follows detailed instructions.
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment

WHITIN COMMUNITY CENTER CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the Whitin Community Center: Understands and supports the mission of the Whitin Community Center; displays the Whitin Community Center values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the Whitin Community Center; conveys enthusiasm for the Whitin Community Center and his/her work.
2. Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the Whitin Community Center; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the Whitin Community Center mission.
3. Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
4. Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses Whitin Community Center resources appropriately and efficiently.
5. Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.