Youth Staff (Camp) - Shipboard position

About the position

The Youth Staff (Camp) position on board Carnival Cruise Lines is responsible for creating a safe and enjoyable environment for children aged 2 to 12 during their cruise experience. This role involves planning and executing age-appropriate activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, and providing exceptional guest service. The Youth Staff will also participate in training and adhere to Carnival's policies and procedures while fostering a fun atmosphere for young guests.

Responsibilities

• Displaying a friendly, caring, positive attitude with all children and parents at all times
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of all children participating in activities
• Ensuring the playroom is cleaned and organized at the end of each shift according to established standards
• Keeping up children's hygiene by consistently tending to their needs (diapering, washing hands, wiping noses, etc.)
• Successfully completing the 3-month training program led by the Assistant Youth Director/ Youth Director (for all new Youth Staff)
• Following the policies and procedures/mandates in the Youth Operations- Youth Programming Guidelines and in Hotel Operations - Youth Operating Policies & Procedures
• Abiding by the rules and regulations set by Carnival and/or the ship's command
• Demonstrating commitment to Carnival Service Values
• Supervising waterslide operations and ensuring all safety rules and regulations are followed
• Actively participating in assigned activities including trainings, drills, safety briefings, Kid's Lunch, Kid's Dinner, and holiday events
• Being well informed of all activities outlined in Youth Activity Schedules and family activities
• Following all U.S. Public Health, environmental and HESS/MS procedures
• Informing Youth Director of all incidents
• Providing Night Owls Program for guests per mandates
• Maintaining and controlling use of Camp supplies, ensuring all are kept in good order and inventories are kept up to date
• Ensuring the uniform policy, the Carnival Look and good hygiene is followed at all times
• Working during the specific times listed on your schedule
• Complying schedule rotation while following Fun Time procedures
• Ensuring the Animator/Characters are chaperoned and their safety is looked after
• Filling in the role of Animator if necessary and being paid per performance if needed
• Performing other duties as deemed necessary by the Youth Director, Hotel Director or Shoreside Management

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with kids
• Care Certification
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education/Recreation/Park/Tourism preferred
• Psychology Degree
• Special Needs Worker
• Child & Youth Worker Diploma
• Early Childhood Education Diploma
• Educational Assistant Diploma
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working in professionally with kids/youth, creative background, YMCA or other afterschool programs, leading large groups of children, or professional child care centers
• Must be able to speak proficient English (speak, read, and write fluently)
• Must be outgoing and able to lead large groups of children
• Must have hospitality skills & be focused on guest services
• Submit CPR and First Aid Certificate

Benefits

• Travel, accommodations, food, uniforms, and medical care (except for pre-existing conditions) are provided as part of your employment package.