Seasonal Youth Counselor - Pride of America

About the role

The Youth Counselors play a crucial role in implementing various programs and activities for Norwegian Guests aged 2 – 17 years old. They are responsible for ensuring these activities take place safely and promptly as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Implement scheduled social, entertainment, sporting, recreational, theatrical, and craft programs/activities for Norwegian Guests aged 2 – 17 years old
• Ensure activities take place safely and promptly as scheduled
• Speak on a microphone and engage large groups of people of a variety of ages in a public venue
• Comfortable speaking with parents/adults regarding general ship information as well as Youth Program policies and guidelines
• Organize and manage storage, inventory, and ordering of equipment, supplies, gifts, and prizes used in the programs
• Work as a team member in cooperation with other cruise staff members and all other shipboard departments
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed

Requirements

Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year 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
• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required
• 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 is required
• Current and active CPR/First Aid Certifications from a recognized educational institution are required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to provide quality service for a large passenger vessel that can include from over 5,000 guests including over 1,500 children in high season
• Must be able to speak publicly and conduct games, events and other activities for a variety of age groups, from small children to teens
• Must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or less
• Must have a Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100