Youth Staff - Cruise Ship

Job Overview
This is a Teen Leader position on a Cruise Ship. You will be working abroad for 6+ months.

The Teen Leader is responsible for providing safe; fun filled and age appropriate activities for teens ages between 12 - 17. Youth Staff is responsible for providing the most FUN and memorable vacations to our younger guests. Youth Staff/Teens reports directly to the Youth Director and Assistant Youth Director onboard.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring friendly, jovial and positive attitude with children and parents at all times
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of all teens participating in activities
• Interact with teens/ guest as fits the occasion. This includes, but is not limited to hosting parties, trivia, games, karaoke, and other teen related activities.
• Act in the supervisory role within the program.Individual must organize, start- up, run, and transition all activities for the teen guest, whether within the Club O2/ Circle “C” lounge or at various lounges around the ship
• Ensure the Club O2/ Circle “C” lounge is cleaned and organized
• To maintain that Club O2/ Circle “C” supplies and property are kept in good order and that proper inventories are kept up to date
• To supervise the waterslide operations and ensure all safety rules and regulations are being followed
• Follow and implement the Policies and Procedures set forth in the Hotel Operations Manual and maintain an up to date knowledge of the manual
• Abiding by rules and regulations set forth by company and/ or ships command
• Demonstrate commitment to Carnival Service Values
• Actively participate in assigned activities including, but not limited to trainings, drills, safety briefings, including “Port Manning”, meetings and performances, as required
• To follow all USPH, Environmental & HESS/MS procedures
• Be well informed of all activities outlined in the Youth Activity Schedules, Partnerships (Build-A-Bear, Hasbro, Dr. Seuss “Seuss at Sea”) & Family Activities
• Follow all USPH, Environmental & HESS/MS procedures
• Inform Youth Director of all incidents
• To maintain and control usage of teen supplies and ensure property is kept in good order and inventories are kept up to date
• Ensure uniform policy, the Carnival Look and good hygiene is being followed at all times
• To arrive at work during the specific times listed on your schedule. Comply with the rotation of different parts of the schedule while following Fun Time procedures
• Complete all management/leadership office duties in a timely manner
• Act in the supervisory role within the program. Individual must organize, start-up, run, and transition all activities for the teens.
• Ensure the teen lounge is always clean & organized, showing respect to companies property
• Must be willing to perform CPR and First Aid as needed
• Ensuring VSP & USPH guidelines are followed and records are up to date including all logs
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Youth Director, Hotel Director or Shoreside Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have and present one of the following or anything similar to the items listed below plus minimum 2 year of experience in related fields:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with teens.
• Care Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education/Recreation/Park/Tourism preferred.
• Child & Youth Worker Diploma.
• Early Childhood Education Diploma.
• Educational Assistant Diploma.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 2 years of experience working with teens 12-17 in the following fields:

• At camps as Camp Counselor (Summer Camps/Sport Camps/Special Needs Camps.)
• Professionally working with youth.
• Creative background (artistic.)
• YMCA or other after school programs.
• Leading large groups of children (Sports Coach.)
• Professional child care centers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work with teens from ages 12 to 17 years old.
• Must be able to speak proficient English (speak, read and write fluently.)
• Must be outgoing and able to lead large groups of teens.
• Must have hospitality skills & be focused on guest services.
• Submit CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Must be willing to perform CPR and First Aid as needed.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $2,300.00 per month

Application question(s):

• This position is working abroad on a cruise ship for 6+ months contracts at a time. Are you ok with this?
• Do you have experience leading activities with large groups of kids?
• Do you hold a Canadian Passport?
• Are you 21 years of age or older?

Work Location: On the road