Sports Staff

At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees!  As a leader in the cruise line industry, Royal Caribbean is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team.  With our innovative, award-winning fleet of ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this is a great opportunity to let your career set sail. Royal Caribbean International is now recruiting Sports Staff ready for an exciting life at sea. Imagine spending your morning working the Rock Wall, Flowrider or Bungee Trampoline and your evening participating in themed activities including 80 Dance Party or 70 Disco Night.  Why Not?

In addition to other requirements, potential candidates should have minimum one year physical fitness and/or recreational sports instruction background with resorts, sports facilities or related recreational facilities.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Promotes and serves as Master of Ceremonies in Sports Deck activities, and Vitality programs.
• Explains and demonstrates use of apparatus and equipment for: climbing wall, in-line skating, golf simulator, Flowrider and any other related activities.
• Leads Vitality classes and events. Organizes and conducts tournaments. May serve or participate as master of ceremonies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• One year physical fitness and/or recreational sports instruction background with resorts, sports facilities or related recreational facilities required.
• Ability to coordinate and instruct recreational sports and activities for large groups and/or individual sessions.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of the Flowrider or other similar water park equipment.
• Knowledge of the rules of basketball, volleyball, golf, ping-pong, shuffle board, etc.
• Certification and continuing education currency preferred in one of the following: American Council in Exercise (ACE), American Aerobic & Fitness Association (AAFA), American College in Sports Medicine (ACSM) or Sports/Fitness/Health Education degree from a college or university preferred.
• CPR certification and life saving certification from the American Red Cross or similar certifying organization preferred.
• Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain C1/D1 visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable
• Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training.