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
