Seasonal Youth Counselor

About the role

The Youth Counselor reports to the Youth Program Supervisor directly and to the Assistant Cruise Director and Cruise Director, indirectly. The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and adjust to changes in schedules, assignments, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all youth and teen activities as it relates to the Passenger Programs and Entertainment Department.
• Implement scheduled social, entertainment, sporting, recreational, theatrical, and craft programs/activities for Norwegian Guests aged 2 – 17 years old while ensuring safety and promptness.
• Speak on a microphone and engage large groups of people of a variety of ages in a public venue.
• Speak with parents/adults regarding general ship information and Youth Program policies and guidelines.
• Assist with maintenance of storage, inventory, and ordering of equipment, supplies, gifts, and prizes used in programs.
• Work as a team member in cooperation with other cruise staff members and all other shipboard departments.
• Communicate via microphone, using/programming DJ and light/sound equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed.

Requirements

• One year experience in a combination of programming and implementing youth recreation, youth sports, and/or childhood education for ages 2-17.
• One year experience in programming and implementing theatrical/drama related activities.
• One year experience with special needs programming.
• Intermediate verbal and writing skills in at least one other language such as German, Spanish, French or Italian.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in typing and computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• One year experience communicating via microphone, using/programming DJ and light/sound equipment.
• Unique hobbies are a plus: juggling, theater, gymnastics, sports, dance, singing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent.
• Associates Degree and/or currently enrolled in an accredited college degree program or foreign equivalent in a course of study related or relevant to childcare.
• Current and active CPR/First Aid certification.