Youth Counsellor, Norwegian Cruise Line
About the role
Get your dream job in the sunshine working for one of the world’s largest cruising companies, Norwegian Cruise Line. You could be a member of their esteemed Childcare Team, providing action-packed activities and games to children on their holiday – all whilst sailing around the globe!
NCL offers freedom and flexibility to their guests. You can find their ships travelling the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Hawaii, South America, Alaska and Australia (to name just a few incredible destinations).
The Youth Counselors are responsible for ensuring that the youngest guests on board have the holiday of a lifetime. Youth Counselors must be passionate about working with children and embrace the Norwegian mission to provide a consistently superior cruise vacation by exceeding customer expectations.
You would be on board for 6 months at a time and in your spare time be able to explore some amazing destinations!
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.
- Youth Counselors must be comfortable with dressing up in costume and performing
character roles. - Youth Counselors should have organizational/administrative skills and be attentive to
detail when involved with reporting youth program operations and safety. - The youth counselor assists with maintenance of storage, inventory and ordering of
all equipment, supplies, gifts and prizes, which are specifically utilized in the
programs.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) 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
- Current CPR/ First Aid certificate from recognised party
- Intermediate verbal and written skills in at least one other language (e.g. Spanish, German, French or Italian) is preferred
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 – $2,200 per month
- Food and accommodation costs met
- Form a worldwide network of lifelong friends.
Application Process
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