Youth Activities Counselor

At Disney Cruise Line, you can set sail on the job opportunity of a lifetime! Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment, and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our crew members bring the magic to life to deliver exceptional guest service and create family-friendly fun onboard our ships and on our private island paradise in the Bahamas – Castaway Cay!

Responsibilities

• Interact with and supervise all children participating in Youth Activities programs, ages 3-17 years
• Assist in the set-up for all facilitated activities and execute clean-up duties upon completion of program; monitor audio and lighting needs as needed
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitizing of spaces and objects, before, during, and after the facilities open; keep all spaces tidy during operating hours
• Provide registration/check-in/check-out services for Guests in children’s spaces on the ship and Castaway Cay; operate multiple computer programs
• Prepare food trays for children during meal or snack times
• Provide program support and assistance by partnering with the Entertainment Host team
• Facilitate and present small-scale activities independently or with other Youth Counselors, as needed
• Perform meet–and-greet functions in the Oceaneer’s Club and Oceaneer’s Lab for children and parents on embarkation day includes tour of facilities, overview of programs, and registration of children
• Assist in facilitation of adult or family activities as scheduled; may include welcome line, game shows, crowd control, hosting a lounge, bingo, Port Adventures dispatch or related
• Assist in recreational activities on Castaway Cay as scheduled; may include boat rental, snorkel rental, and snorkel instruction, if applicable based upon ship
• Function as a Nursery Counselor as necessary

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum two-years recent work experience working with a high volume of children in a recreational, after school care and/or camp setting
• Passion for engaging children in entertaining programs and activities
• Schooling in recreation, education, or related field of study focusing on youth preferred
• Strong English oral and written communication; candidates must score 80% or higher on Marlins English skills test
• Experience using computers
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus
• Microphone experience preferred
• Experience working with special needs children a plus
• Good comprehension of the importance of following and maintaining health and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to be proactive and be able to spontaneously entertain high volumes of children with high energy in the absence of planned activities; relates well to audiences of all ages and sizes
• Strong teamwork skills, organizational skills and detail oriented
• Committed to guest satisfaction; must be able to multi-task and demonstrate a sense of urgency when serving guests
• Must be adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Schooling in recreation, education, or related field of study is preferred
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Microphone experience preferred
• Experience working with special needs children

Additional Information: 

This a SHIPBOARD role.

Applicants must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as environmental requirements and company practices
• Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.