Sesonal Youth Counselor

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Under the direction of the Youth Program Manager, the Youth counselor is responsible for the supervision and control of all youth and teen activities as it relates to the Passenger Programs and Entertainment Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Youth Counselors must be passionate about working with children and embrace the Norwegian Mission.
• As a member of the Cruise Staff, the youth counselors are responsible for implementing any of the scheduled social, entertainment, sporting, recreational, theatrical, and craft programs / activities for Norwegian Guests aged 2 - 17 years old while ensuring that each activity takes place safely and promptly as scheduled.
• Youth Counselors must be comfortable speaking on a microphone and be an effective Host / Hostess with the ability to engage large groups of people of a variety of ages in a public venue.
• Youth Counselors must be comfortable with dressing up in costume and performing character roles.
• Youth Counselors must be comfortable speaking with parents / adults regarding general ship information as well as Youth Program policies and guidelines.
• Youth Counselor should have organizational / administrative skills and be attentive to detail when involved with reporting youth program operations and safety.
• It is the responsibility of the youth counselor to be accessible to and approachable with guests, both young and old. He / She must be a patient listener and offer hospitality service to the guests even when the situation falls outside of the Youth Programs.
• The youth counselor assists with maintenance of storage, inventory and ordering of all equipment, supplies, gifts and prizes, which are specifically utilized in the programs.
• Each youth counselor must have the ability to work as a team member in cooperation with other cruise staff members, as well as with all other shipboard departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his / her position.

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It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.