Youth Activities Counselor

We are currently recruiting for the position of Youth Activities Counselor for Disney Cruise Line.

Job Summary:

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

As a Youth Activities Counselor you will interact and supervise children ages 3-17 year old by providing a safe and entertaining environment in our Youth Activities spaces onboard our ships & paradise locations. You will need to be flexible with your work schedule, job tasks, and work locations as you start your new adventure in the Youth Activities department. As a Youth Activities Counselor, you will work in partnership with our Entertainment Host team, by providing program support to ensure all department and shipboard goals are met.

You will report to the Youth Activities Manager

Responsibilities:

• Interact with and supervise all children participating in Youth Activities programs, ages 3-17 years
• Assist in the set-up for all facilitated activities and execute clean-up duties upon completion of program; monitor audio and lighting needs as needed
• Assist with the cleaning and sanitizing of spaces and objects, before, during, and after the facilities open; keep all spaces tidy during operating hours
• Provide registration/check-in/check-out services for Guests in children’s spaces on the ship, Disney Castaway Cay/ Disney Lookout Cay; operate multiple computer programs
• Prepare food trays for children during meal or snack times
• Provide program support and assistance by partnering with the Entertainment Host team
• Facilitate and present small-scale activities independently or with other Youth Counselors, as needed
• Perform meet-and-greet functions in the Oceaneer’s Club and Oceaneer’s Lab for children and parents on embarkation day. This includes tours of facilities, overview of programs, and registration of children
• Assist in facilitation of adult or family activities as scheduled; may include welcome line, game shows, crowd control, hosting a lounge, bingo, Port Adventures dispatch or related
• Assist in recreational activities on Disney Castaway Cay/ Disney Lookout Cay as scheduled; may include boat rental, snorkel rental, and snorkel instruction, if applicable based upon ship
• Function as a Nursery Counselor as necessary

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 months’ recent experience working with children in a high-volume, fast-paced environment in recreation, resort, day care, classroom, or before/ after school care setting, OR 3+ seasons (3 months each) of overnight and/or day camp experience.
• Passion for engaging children in entertaining programs and activities.
• Schooling in recreation, education, or related field of study focusing on youth preferred.
• Strong English oral and written communication; candidates must score 80% or higher on Marlins English skills test, if required.
• Experience using computers.
• Good comprehension of the importance of following and maintaining health and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to be proactive and spontaneously entertain high volumes of children with high energy in the absence of planned activities; relating well to audiences of all ages and sizes.
• Strong collaborative skills, organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Committed to guest satisfaction. Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate a sense of urgency when serving guests.
• Must be adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing environment

Preferred Experience:

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus.
• Microphone experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working with special needs children a plus.

Additional Information:

This is a shipboard role

You must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman’s visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.