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 secure 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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- CSA Standard Z1210-17 IFA

- WHMIS

Behaviors

Preferred

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

📌 Party Facilitator- Birthdays (Calgary)
🏢 Westside Regional Recreation Society
📍 Calgary