Youth Counselor Pride of America

Location: Welch

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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 SEMS,  and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.  DIMENSIONS  
• Must be able to provide quality service for a large passenger vessel that can include  from over 5,000 guests including over 1,500 children in high season.  
• Must be able to speak publicly and conduct games, events and other activities for a  variety of age groups, from small children, to teens.

NATURE AND SCOPE  
• Youth counselors report to the Youth Program Supervisor directly and to the  Assistant Cruise Director and Cruise Director, indirectly.  
• Responsible for the supervision and control of all youth/teen guests in all  entertainment-related activities.  
• The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be  able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES  QUALIFICATIONS  
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a combination of programming and  implementing youth recreation, youth sports, and/or childhood education for ages 2-  17 required.  
• Minimum one year experience in programming and implementing theatrical/drama  related activities is required.  
• One year experience with special needs programming strongly preferred.  
• Intermediate verbal and writing skills in at least one other language such as German,  Spanish, French or Italian is preferred.  
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper  use of English grammar is required.  
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in typing and computer software skills (Microsoft  Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.  
• One year experience communicating via microphone, using/programming DJ and  light/sound equipment is preferred.  
• Unique hobbies are a plus: to include but are not limited to:
Juggling, Theater,  Gymnastics, Sports, Dance, Singing.  EDUCATION  
• Bachelors Degree or foreign equivalent in a course of study related or relevant to  childcare is required.  
• Current and active CPR/First Aid…