Youth Staff

**Job Overview**
This is a Teen Leader position on a Cruise Ship. You will be working abroad for 6+ months.

The Teen Leader is responsible for providing safe; fun filled and age appropriate activities for teens ages between 12 - 17. Youth Staff is responsible for providing the most FUN and memorable vacations to our younger guests. Youth Staff/Teens reports directly to the Youth Director and Assistant Youth Director onboard.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensuring friendly, jovial and positive attitude with children and parents at all times
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of all teens participating in activities
- Interact with teens/ guest as fits the occasion. This includes, but is not limited to hosting parties, trivia, games, karaoke, and other teen related activities.
- Act in the supervisory role within the program.Individual must organize, start
- up, run, and transition all activities for the teen guest, whether within the Club O2/ Circle “C” lounge or at various lounges around the ship
- Ensure the Club O2/ Circle “C” lounge is cleaned and organized
- To maintain that Club O2/ Circle “C” supplies and property are kept in good order and that proper inventories are kept up to date
- To supervise the waterslide operations and ensure all safety rules and regulations are being followed
- Follow and implement the Policies and Procedures set forth in the Hotel Operations Manual and maintain an up to date knowledge of the manual
- Abiding by rules and regulations set forth by company and/ or ships command
- Demonstrate commitment to Carnival Service Values
- Actively participate in assigned activities including, but not limited to trainings, drills, safety briefings, including “Port Manning”, meetings and performances, as required
- To follow all USPH, Environmental & HESS/MS procedures
- Be well informed of all activities outlined in the Youth Activity Schedules, Partnerships (Build-A-Bear, Hasbro, Dr. Seuss “Seuss at Sea”) & Family Activities
- Follow all USPH, Environmental & HESS/MS procedures
- Inform Youth Director of all incidents
- To maintain and control usage of teen supplies and ensure property is kept in good order and inventories are kept up to date
- Ensure uniform policy, the Carnival Look and good hygiene is being followed at all times
- To arrive at work during the specific times listed on your schedule. Comply with the rotation of different parts of the schedule while following Fun Time procedures
- Complete all management/leadership office duties in a timely manner
- Act in the supervisory role within the program. Individual must organize, start-up, run, and transition all activities for the teens.
- Ensure the teen lounge is always clean & organized, showing respect to companies property
- Must be willing to perform CPR and First Aid as needed
- Ensuring VSP & USPH guidelines are followed and records are up to date including all logs
- All other duties deemed necessary by the Youth Director, Hotel Director or Shoreside Management

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Must have and present one of the following or anything similar to the items listed below plus minimum 2 year of experience in related fields:

- Must be 21 years of age.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with teens.
- Care Certification.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education/Recreation/Park/Tourism preferred.
- Child & Youth Worker Diploma.
- Early Childhood Education Diploma.
- Educational Assistant Diploma.

**EXPERIENCE**:
Must have at least 2 years of experience working with teens 12-17 in the following fields:

- At camps as Camp Counselor (Summer Camps/Sport Camps/Special Needs Camps.)
- Professionally working with youth.
- Creative background (artistic.)
- YMCA or other after school programs.
- Leading large groups of children (Sports Coach.)
- Professional child care centers.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be willing to work with teens from ages 12 to 17 years old.
- Must be able to speak proficient English (speak, read and write fluently.)
- Must be outgoing and able to lead large groups of teens.
- Must have hospitality skills & be focused on guest services.
- Submit CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Must be willing to perform CPR and First Aid as needed.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays

Application question(s):

- This position is working abroad on a cruise ship for 6+ months contracts at a time. Are you ok with this?
- Do you have experience leading activities with large groups of kids?
- Do you hold a Canadian Passport?

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-05-01