Job description
We are recruiting for the position of Youth Activities Counselor for Disney Cruise Line.
Please note - THIS IS A SHIPBOARD POSITION WORKING ONBOARD ONE OF DISNEY CRUISE LINE'S SHIPS.
excellent recruitment is the agent and recruiting on behalf of Disney Cruise Line.
Responsibilities
•Interact with & supervise all children participating in Youth Activities programs, ages 3-17
years
•Assist in the set-up for all facilitated activities & execute clean-up duties upon completion of
program; monitor audio & lighting needs as needed
•Assist with the cleaning & sanitizing of spaces & objects, before, during, & after the
facilities open
•Provide registration services for Guests in children’s spaces on the ship,
Disney Castaway Cay/Lookout Cay; operate multiple computer programs
•Prepare food trays
•Provide program support and assistance by partnering with the Entertainment Host team
•Facilitate & 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
& parents on embarkation day. This includes tours of facilities, overview of programs, &
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 12 months’ 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 day camp experience, OR 2+ seasons (3 months each) of overnight camp experience
•Passion for engaging children in entertaining programs and activities.
•Strong English oral and written communication
•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
•Committed to guest satisfaction
•Must be adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing environment
