Party Host

Job Description

Job Description

• LocationHill City Sports Center, 118 Davis Cup Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
• Job CategoryHill City Sports Center
• IndustrySports, Entertainment, Party Venues, Birthdays, Special Events
• Relocation Expense CoveredNo
• Employee TypePT Non-Exempt
• Manage OthersNo

Description

Hill City Sports Center is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, and highly organized Party Hosts to lead birthday parties and special events. Party Hosts are responsible for creating a fun, stress-free, and memorable experience for guests while ensuring events run smoothly from start to finish.

This role is ideal for energetic individuals who enjoy working with children, families, and group events in a fast-paced, entertainment-focused environment.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Host and manage birthday parties and private events from setup to cleanup

• Welcome guests and provide a positive, high-energy experience

• Lead games, activities, and sports-based entertainment as needed

• Set up party rooms, decorations, and equipment prior to events

• Serve food, drinks, and party items according to package details

• Ensure parties stay on schedule and run smoothly

• Assist guests with questions, requests, and special needs

• Maintain cleanliness of party areas before, during, and after events

• Coordinate with facility staff to support event operations

• Ensure safety and supervision standards are maintained at all times

• Outgoing, friendly, and confident personality

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Ability to manage groups of children and families in a fun, professional manner

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment

• Evening and weekend availability required

• Previous experience in customer service, childcare, or events preferred but not required

• Experience working with children or youth programs

• Background in sports, recreation, hospitality, or event hosting

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry party supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs)

• Ability to set up and break down party spaces

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.