Party Facilitator- Birthdays
The Party Facilitator is responsible for planning and leading age-appropriate games and activities for birthday parties while ensuring the safety of all participants. They also manage equipment setup, supervise volunteers, and maintain clear communication with host families.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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 safe 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
What you’ll do
The Party Facilitator is responsible for planning and leading age-appropriate games and activities for birthday parties while ensuring the safety of all participants. They also manage equipment setup, supervise volunteers, and maintain clear communication with host families.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Previous experience in recreation programming or facilitating group activities is required.
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- First AidPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Group FacilitationPreferred
- Communication SkillsPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Recreation programming
- Group facilitation
- Lesson planning
- First aid
- CPR
- AED
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Volunteer supervision
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Safety management
- Activity coordination
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
- Energetic
- Lifting Ability
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Administrative Functions
- Working With Children
- First Aid
- Decision Making
- Cleanliness
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Emergency Procedures
- Psychology
- Incident Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Lesson Planning
- Risk Management
- Safety Training
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Customer Service & Support
- Education
- Administrative
- Quality Facilitator
- Volunteer
- Unclassified Unit Group
- Unclassified Detailed Occupation
- na
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
