Position: Youthstaff

POSITION SUMMARY:
Organizes and leads youth activities, ages 3-17 years, in designated activity centers, assigned areas and throughout the vessel by performing the following essential
duties and responsibilities.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with company standards, SQM standards, USPH guidelines, environmental, and safety policies.

Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and throughout the ship.

In accordance with company standards, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of
guest contact and crew areas.

Participates in embarkation procedures by disseminating information regarding
the youth programs, Youth Evacuation Plan, and directing and escorting guests to staterooms.

Determines the activities to initiate based on the ages and the needs of the children assigned to participate in the scheduled activity. Organized and leads a variety of established age appropriate activities. The established programs are as follows:

Directs children in eating, resting, and toileting.
Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting
away toys and books.

Maintains discipline within assigned group to ensure safety precautions are followed.
Serves meals and refreshments to children and regulates rest periods.

Communicates with parents in a tactful and courteous manner to generate a high
level of comfort. Acts as liaison between the Youth Activities Manager and the
parents.

Keeps current on children trends regarding music, dance crazes, fads, computer
games, reading materials and physical activities.

Organizes teen-related activities. Performs Disc Jockey duties for teen parties. Operates audio equipment to play music and keeps inventory of music library.

Assists youth of all ages with computer operation, instruction and navigation, etc.

Participates in maintaining a clean working environment including the inventory
of equipment and supplies. Notifies the Youth Activities Manager when repairs or replacement is needed.

Assists the Youth Activities Manager in planning, organizing and implementing entertaining and educational programs for all ages, 3-17.

Follows the detailed safety and security measures of the Youth Evacuation Plan in
the even of an emergency while children are under the supervision of the Youth Staff. Utilizes good judgement and pays close attention to all details when escorting children
to the parents or guardians in the assigned muster stations.

Prepares a variety of reports and letters utilizing personal computer system and equipment.

Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.

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Hiring Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation or related field from an accredited
university or college or the international equivalent.

Three to five years experience working with large groups of youths ages 3-17.
Experience working in school sponsored youth groups, YMCA, camps or similar positions preferred.

Infant and child CPR certification and life saving certification from the American
Red Cross or similar certifying organization.

Ability to mediate, diffuse and/or resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.

Ability to design creative activities wile containing costs.

Working knowledge of computers, internet access and the ability to navigate
within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word and Power Point.

Language Requirements:
Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.

Ability to communicate in English tactfully with guests or parents to mediate,
diffuse an/or resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.

Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French or German preferred.