Birthday Party Instructor

Description

This role requires open availability, particularly on Saturdays and Sundays from 11–7.

The Birthday Party Instructor plays a crucial role in creating a positive and memorable experience for customers celebrating birthdays. This includes the party facilitation, pre‑party setup, post‑party cleanup, and providing leadership to the volunteer team. Effective communication, organization, and a customer‑focused mindset are essential.

Manager of Children’s Programs

• Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
• Employee recognition program.
• Annual staff events including BBQs, Corporate Challenge, December holiday party and many more.
• Free parking and close to transit with a C‑train and bus stop steps away.

Customer Experience

• Communicate with all birthday party participants, parents and/or guardians in a positive and professional manner.
• Collaborate with co‑workers to provide an engaging and well‑organized program.

Leadership

• Be a positive role model for birthday party participants.
• Supervise participants throughout all parts of the birthday party.
• Be an active participant in the birthday party activities.
• Respond to emergency situations utilizing training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures.
• Carry a first aid kit.
• Carry a birthday party radio at all times.

Organizing and Planning

• Plan physical literacy–enriched sessions for participants including cooperative games, teambuilding and wide games.
• Follow daily birthday party schedule, using replacement activities where necessary.
• Set up and take down equipment.
• Fill out accident/incident reports when required and follow up as needed.
• Respect and maintain equipment and supplies, and encourage participants to do the same.

Training

• Attend birthday party specific training.
• Attend in‑services, meetings and training as required.

What You’ll Need

• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset.
• High energy level with excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven track record working independently and in a team environment.

Education

• Program‑specific training and experience.
• CPR C/AED (recertified within one year) and Standard First Aid (recertified within 2 years – required before employment can commence).
• Police check, with vulnerable sector check.

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs.

Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.