Part Time Birthday Party Attendant

The City of Elgin is seeking a Part-time Birthday Party Attendant to provide assistance in planning, implementing and supervising birthday parties at The Centre of Elgin.

This position reports directly to the Birthday Party Coordinator and/or Centre Recreation Manager.

• Supervise birthday parties held in The Centre.
• Assist Banquet/Rental Office with event supervision at both the Centre of Elgin and the Pavilion at Lords Park.
• Work with Banquet/Rental Office team on event tours and sales.
• Weekly calls to parent hosts to answer questions, provide directions, and assure a successful experience by all.
• Provide quality instruction/supervision to all party participants.
• Confirm all party dates, times and areas of building usage.
• Provide leadership to work effectively with the public, program participants, families, advisory groups and community groups and organizations.
• Keep accurate records/reports and complete all written records as required.
• Provide general information on Parks & Recreation activities and facilities.
• Maintain program area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintain a positive public image and attitude with good public relations and customer service.
• Wear appropriate staff uniform.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Abide by all City of Elgin rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Manual.

• Ability to work pleasantly with participants, patrons and fellow employees.
• Ability to enforce all rules and policies of the City at the facility in a diplomatic manner.
• Be able to handle multiple duties/tasks.

• Minimum 17 years of age with prior demonstrated successful experience working with youth/teens in a recreation/leisure activity.
• CPR/First Aid certified within 3 months of employment.

Hours: WEEKENDS REQUIRED – 11AM TO 5 PM WEEK NIGHTS – 4 TO 8 PM