Seasonal Youth Staff || Teen Counselor - Norwegian Cruise Line
- Recruiter:
- Jobs on a Ship
- Category:
- Child Care Jobs
- Position:
- Youth Counsellor
- Salary:
- $1600
- Updated:
- 18 December 2024
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Youth Counselors must be passionate about working with children.
- As a member of the Cruise Staff, the youth counselors are responsible for implementing any of the scheduled social, entertainment, sporting, recreational, theatrical, and craft programs/activities for Guests aged 2 – 17 years old while ensuring that each activity takes place safely and promptly as scheduled.
- Youth Counselors must be comfortable speaking on a microphone and be an effective Host/Hostess with the ability to engage large groups of people of a variety of ages in
a public venue. - Youth Counselors must be comfortable with dressing up in costume and performing character roles.
- Youth Counselors must be comfortable speaking with parents/adults regarding general ship information as well as Youth Program policies and guidelines.
- Youth Counselor should have organizational/administrative skills and be attentive to detail when involved with reporting youth program operations and safety.
- It is the responsibility of the youth counselor to be accessible to and approachable with guests, both young and old. He/She must be a patient listener and offer hospitality service to the guests even when the situation falls outside of the Youth Programs.
- The youth counselor assists with maintenance of storage, inventory and ordering of all equipment, supplies, gifts and prizes, which are specifically utilized in the programs.
- Each youth counselor must have the ability to work as a team member in cooperation with other cruise staff members, as well as with all other shipboard departments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
- Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SEMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a combination of programming and implementing youth recreation, youth sports, and/or childhood education for ages 2-17 required.
- Minimum one year experience in programming and implementing theatrical/drama related activities is required.
- One year experience with special needs programming strongly preferred.
- Intermediate verbal and writing skills in at least one other language such as German, Spanish, French or Italian is preferred.
- Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in typing and computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
- One year experience communicating via microphone, using/programming DJ and light/sound equipment is preferred.
- Unique hobbies are a plus: to include but are not limited to: Juggling, Theater, Gymnastics, Sports, Dance, Singing.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors Degree or foreign equivalent in a course of study related or relevant to childcare is required.
- Current and active CPR/First Aid Certifications from a recognized educational institution are required.
ATTRIBUTES
- Extrovert, quick and critical thinker, witty, personable, and articulate.
- Must be service oriented and have the ability to take direction.
- Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
- Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
- Respect for all co-workers and guests
- Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
- Able to work 7 days a week
- Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
- Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
- Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mate
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