Event Attendant at Dominique Dawes Academy in Rockville, MD

Description

Do you love celebrations, working with kids, and creating unforgettable memories? At the Dominique Dawes Academy, our Event Attendants bring birthday parties and special events to life! From welcoming families with a smile, leading exciting games and activities, serving cake, and keeping everything running smoothly, you’ll be at the heart of the fun. This is the perfect role for someone energetic, outgoing, and passionate about making kids feel special on their big day. If you’re ready to turn every party into an amazing experience, we’d love to have you on our team!

The Event Attendant plays a key role in creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for children and their guests during birthday parties and special events at the Dominique Dawes Academy. As the point person for families, this role ensures events run seamlessly from start to finish—including guest check-in, activity facilitation, food service, and cleanup. Event Attendants bring energy, organization, and outstanding customer service to every celebration.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome families, interact with children, and create a lively, fun atmosphere.
• Lead games and activities, ensuring guests are entertained, engaged, and safe.
• Keep the event on schedule, managing transitions between activities, food service, and cake time.
• Address questions or concerns with professionalism and care, ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Decorate party spaces, set up tables/chairs, and maintain cleanliness throughout the event.
• Assist with serving food and distributing cake.
• Maintain awareness of safety rules on the gymnastics and ninja floor; enforce policies and respond to emergencies if needed.
• Work closely with other staff to deliver seamless, well-run events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with all ages
• Strong customer service orientation and dedication to creating positive memories
• Energetic, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Comfort working with children in recreational or athletic settings
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills for unexpected challenges
• Physical stamina and ability to stay active during events
• Team player with a collaborative spirit

Requirements

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Experience working in events, parties, hospitality, or with children (preferred)
• Background in gymnastics, ninja, cheer, dance, or other movement-based disciplines (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred

Work Schedule & Environment

• Year-round availability required for weekday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings
• Events take place in an indoor gym setting with frequent interaction with children, families, and staff

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, and moving equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a physically active, fast-paced, and sometimes loud environment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.