Children's Activity Host (M Club) - Marella Cruises

You must hold a Level 3 or higher in CACHE Childcare and Education to apply for this position - Proof of certificate may be requested.*
*If you are unsure if your qualification is suitable for this role, please do still apply

Dates - You must be available to attend an STCW appointment from the 31st May 2026 - if you do not hold this certifcate already. 

We have contracts available from June for up to 6 months at a time.

Below our first avaiable contract dates are: 
13th June - 31st October 

We have contracts avaiable passed this point also

JOB SUMMARY

Led by the M Club Manager, the Children’s (M-Club) Hosts will assist the Cruise Director in delivering a fun, modern and varied children’s entertainment programme, whilst providing excellent childcare onboard a specified Marella Cruise Ship. The department consists of a team of Entertainment Hosts, Production Cast Members, a Technical Manager and team of Technicians, a Children’s Host Team, as well as a Musical Director and team of Resident Musicians.

In addition to all resident Crew/Officers within the Entertainment Department, fly on/off Guest Entertainers will also join the department’s complement each week.

As a member of the Children’s Entertainment Team, you will be providing an excellent childcare service and hosting/leading events and activities for the younger passengers on board, such as quizzes, games, sports, competitions, poolside events, arts & crafts, treasure hunts, dancing, sensory play, and participating in the sail away and deck parties. The age groups catered for on board will be ‘Babytainment’ for the under 3’s, 3-7’s, 8-11’s, and teenage specific activities for the 12-17’s.

Supporting other departments with the general operation of the ship may also be required of you, where your childcare duties allow (as directed by the M Club Manager and Assistant Cruise Director).

As a member of the Entertainment Department, a child-specific position of responsibility will be held with regards to emergency procedures, guest mustering and drills; specific training will be received regarding this, both prior to joining and regularly on board.

You are an ambassador of RWS Global.

Responsibilities

- To deliver and promote the children’s entertainment and childcare package to an exceptionally high standard.

To enthusiastically host/lead events and activities for the younger passengers onboard, such as quizzes, games, sports, competitions, poolside events, arts & crafts, treasure hunts, dancing, sensory play, and participating in the sail away and deck parties. The age groups catered for on board will be ‘Babytainment’ for the under 3’s, 3-7’s, 8-11’s, and teenage specific activities for the 12-17’s.

- To develop new skills.

- Admin duties may be required from time to time, as instructed by the M-Club Manager.

- To create and enhance the younger guest’s experience on board.

- To uphold and exceed venue expectations.

- To ensure standards, product and your professional behavior is at the highest level of the company.

- Assist the hotel operation; where required and as instructed by the Senior Entertainment Host.

- To ensure your appearance and grooming guidelines are maintained at all times.

- To uphold the standards set out in your training.

- A position of onboard responsibility will be held with regards to emergency procedures, guest mustering and drills (full training received on board).

Experience and Skillset
- Experience in a childcare role.

- A strong knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly nature and rapport with children.

Other Requirements:

Must complete STCW training (Safety at Sea, First Aid, Crowd/Crisis Management & Fire Fighting) prior to joining the ship - Assistance given for this

Must hold a full passport, valid for the duration of the contract, plus six months.

Must hold a valid ENG1 Medical Certificate. - Assistance given for thisMust hold a Seaman’s Discharge Book or have completed an application for this. - Assistance given for this

Working Hours:

You will be contracted to work up to ten hours per day, seven days per week whilst onboard; these exact hours and timings will vary from day to day, dependent on the needs of the business.

In order to comply with ILO directives, it is your personal responsibility to ensure that you receive a minimum of ten hours rest in each 24-hour period (you will receive specific training on this prior to joining).

At the start of the contract, in height of summer and during all peak periods, the Activity Hosts must remain flexible and be prepared for the hours and programme to change to suit the guest demographic.