Youth Counselor Job Description and Apply
Under the direction of the Youth Program Manager, the Youth Counselor is responsible for the supervision and care of all youth and teen guests in all entertainment-related activities. In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Youth Counselors must be passionate about working with children and embrace the Norwegian Mission
- Youth Counselors are responsible for implementing the scheduled social, entertainment, sporting, recreational, theatrical, and craft programs and activities for Norwegian Guests aged 2 – 17 years old, always 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 speaking with parents regarding general ship information as well as Youth Program policies and guidelines.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related or relevant to childcare
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with children or teenagers aged 2-17 years in an education, recreational, youth work or childcare setting
- Availability for a 6 month contract, starting as soon as possible
Essential Attributes
- Passion for working with children
- Positive attitude
- Team player
- Outgoing Nature
- Professional demeanour
- Energetic character
- Enthusiasm
Benefits
- Travel to some amazing destinations in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Australia or the USA
- Competitive salary
- Food and accommodation costs met
- Form a worldwide network of lifelong friends.