Cruise Ship Youth Staff

cruise ship jobsCruise ship youth staff are responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of a range of sports and activities to a group children aged between 7 and 16 years.  The sports and activity sessions will include a wide variety of activities including everything from football and tennis to arts and craft, team building activities and drama games.


Cruise ship youth staff also have involvement with other duties on board the cruise ship such as embarkation and disembarkation, muster station duties, welcome on board shows and meeting and greeting children and parents.  


For more information about Cunard cruise ships please visit the Cunard Line website.

Cruise Ship Youth Staff - Skills Match 

  • Ideal candidates will be educated or working towards a HND/degree in a childcare related or hold at least two NGB sports coaching qualifications and with at least two years of sports coaching experience with children aged 4-16 years.
  • Experience of working with children of all ages is essential, along with a high level of customer service, motivation, commitment and excellent organisational skills.
  • Applicants must be British citizens and those with a C1D visa are desirable.
  • Having a current First Aid qualification will significantly increase the chance of selection.
  • Experience of working at sea, additional languages and experience of working for King's Camps in the UK are favourably viewed.

    Cruise Ship Youth Staff - Job Details

    • Hours of work and rates of pay are confirmed upon contract.

    Cruise Ship youth Staff - Duties & Responsibilities

    • Cruise ship youth staff are responsible for planning, preparing and delivering a range of sports and activities for groups of children aged between 7 and 16.
    • Cruise ship youth staff will assist with on board including embarkation / disembarkation, muster station duties, welcome on board shows, meeting and greeting parents.
    • Welcome and get to know the children in your group, ensuring that their enjoyment is your prime concern. Care for and encourage the children on board the cruise ship and integrate any unhappy children into the group activities.
    • Ensure the Health and Safety of the children in your care.

    Cruise Ship Locations

    Cruise ship jobs with King's Recruit incorporate travel to a variety of destinations including Europe, America, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

    Application Process

    To apply for this position please send your C.V. and covering email to cruisejobs@kingsrecruit.com

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