Party Host Attendant

Party Host Attendant

As a Party Host Attendant, you'll be the heart of creating fun, memorable experiences for children, families, and groups at the Oak Brook Park District. Under the direction of the Aquatic Program Manager, you'll help bring each party to life while ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You will supervise a variety of parties and make sure every celebration feels organized, welcoming, and exciting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has a positive attitude, and loves creating experiences that put smiles on people's faces. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic communicator who feels comfortable interacting with both children and adults. A strong customer-service mindset, dependable leadership, and a cheerful personality are essential. Most importantly, you'll help make sure every participant leaves with a great experience and a celebration worth remembering. If you're energetic, organized, and love being part of the fun, we'd love to have you help us make every party a special one!

Hours

Normal work hours vary based on availability and need. Shifts may occur on school holidays as well as winter, spring, and summer breaks. It is also the responsibility of the Party Host to assist with aquatic special events and attend aquatic staff meetings.

Essential Job Functions

• Party Host for parties or rentals are expected to arrive thirty minutes before the start of a party/rental. Arrival time is listed on the schedule.
• Party Host is expected to be dressed in uniform, with staff shirt when they arrive to work. Wear closed toed, nonslip shoes. Sandals are not allowed.
• Display a professional attitude at all times. Bring positive and welcoming energy to the position.
• Party Host must keep the party/rental on schedule in order to be ready for the next arriving party or group rental.
• The Party Host should be attentive to the birthday party or group, responding to any situation that may arise.
• Know and communicate all pool rules and regulations to party goers before letting them enter the pool.
• When working as slide attendant, employee must be familiar with all slide rules and enforce them with all users of the slide.
• Slide attendant must be alert and attentive to the use of the slide, ensuring safe send-off of guests in cooperation with the lifeguard at the bottom.
• Cleaning of the utensils, supplies, and party area should be done thoroughly after each party and before leaving, including the deck, kitchen and party
• Part Hosts are expected to check with the assistant pool manager during the rental and before they leave after their shift.
• Know the emergency procedure to be followed in case of an incident or accident.
• Report any broken safety or malfunctioning equipment to the assistant manager.
• Any hazardous work condition or incident should be reported to management immediately.
• Complete assigned tasks given by the assistant pool manager (i.e., relocating the party, patron management).
• Use personal protective equipment provided to handle hot items in the kitchen.
• All spills should be cleaned up immediately to keep deck and kitchen clean and prevent slipping.
• Proper hand washing and sanitation procedures must be followed at all Wear gloves when handling food and serving utensils.
• Complete Accident/Incident Report Forms when necessary.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Support the Districts safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.

Benefits

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership for you, Program and Rental Discounts, continuing education opportunities, and 457 Defined Contribution Plans

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.