Birthday Party Host (Rec Center)

Class Concept

Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you enjoy attending and hosting parties? Then look no further for the perfect job for you! Apply today to join the City of Dublin’s Operations Team as a Birthday Party Host to facilitate the successful operation of the birthday parties offered at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) and Dublin Community Outdoor Pools.

• Currently seeking candidates that are regularly available to work weekends (11am-8pm)
• Birthday parties are offered year-round at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) and during the summer months at the Dublin Community Outdoor Pools (North & South). Ideal candidates would be available to work at both the indoor and outdoor locations, depending on the season.

• Refer a Friend Bonus Program ($100 per successful employee referral)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• DUBLIN R3 offering incentives such as individual membership to the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) and employee recognition/appreciation events
• The City covers the cost of obtaining and maintaining American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. The certifications achieved belong to the employee.
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Uniform shirts provided
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Examples of Duties

Birthday Party Host duties include, but are not limited to:

Working with Members, Residents and Guests
1. Serve as the liaison between the birthday party guests and the City of Dublin.

• Communicates and help with the party during their on-site event.
• Problem solves possible on-site issues.
• Room set up and clean up.
• Monitor the renters’ adherence to City policies.

• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in assigned classroom location.
• Conduct a daily check of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair.
• Clean program area, keeping it free of hazards and debris.

• Stay alert to parties’ needs and assist them with needs.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members, supervisors and Managers on Duty to create a safe and enjoyable experience that keep children involved and having fun.

• Demonstrate positive energy, trust co-workers, be solution-oriented, and hold yourself and others accountable.
• Abide by mandatory reporting policies as described in the staff manual.

• Actively participate and assist other staff in all activities.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be regularly available to work weekends (11am-8pm)
• Possession of a current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Willing to work under direct supervision
• Ability to work independently

• Prior experience in customer service

• Potential to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
• Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Accept other responsibilities deemed necessary by your supervisor in order to ensure quality service for all
• Perform duties assigned to the best of your ability, and with a positive attitude

Core Competencies

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Directing Others: Is good at giving clear directions; sets stretching objectives; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual Employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Dublin is a drug-free workplace (AO 2.35) which prohibits the use of controlled substances including marijuana. As permitted by law and in accordance with City Policy, new hires must pass a pre-employment drug test before appointment to any City position. Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to Administrative Orders 2.38, or as outlined in the posting.

EEO Statement

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.

• Refer a Friend Bonus Program ($100 per successful employee referral)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount on individual membership to the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid ($40.00-$100.00 value). All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
• Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Uniforms provided
• Career mapping and growth opportunities
• The City of Dublin has partnered with Franklin University to make it easier than ever for you to achieve your education goals. The partnership provides the following educational benefits to ALL City of Dublin employees (full-time, part-time and seasonal employees):
  • Tuition Benefit – All City of Dublin employees are eligible to save 20% on tuition for Franklin University associate, bachelors, masters or graduate certificate programs
  • Free books – Get your textbooks for free! The Franklin University Bookstore will mail textbooks to registered students beginning 3 weeks prior to the start of courses, so make sure to register early. Some courses include embedded electronic textbooks with fees charged upon registration. These fees will be waived. Please allow up to 4 weeks from the start of your course for this fee to be removed from your account.
  • No Tuition Deferment Fee – You may defer tuition payments to the end of the trimester at no charge! You will need to apply for tuition deferment each term through your Franklin student portal.