Sport Staff - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

Leads and participates in a variety of Sports Deck and Cruise Director activities and duties such as climbing wall, Flowrider (FR Class), in-line skating, golf simulator, volleyball, basketball, golf course, ping pong, shuffle board, theme nights, spot lights, gangway etc. by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.

Hiring Requirements:

• One year physical fitness and/or recreational sports instruction background with resorts, sports facilities or related recreational facilities required.
• Master of Ceremonies experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and instruct recreational sports and activities for large groups and/or individual sessions.
• Ability to provide one-on-one rock climbing wall instruction. Rock climbing (manual belay) certification preferred.
• Ability to provide one-on-one Flowrider instruction, Ultra Voyager Class only preferred.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of the Flowrider or other similar water park equipment, preferred for Ultra Voyager Class only.
• Knowledge of the rules of basketball, volleyball, golf, ping-pong, shuffle board, etc.
• Proven customer service skills to interact appropriately with guests in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing concern and listening actively.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with guests, department heads and shipboard employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software basic packages.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.

Contract details

• Contract : 6 months
• Vacation : 2 months between contracts
• 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.