Youth Staff
Application & Audition

Carnival Entertainment is seeking energetic and fun personalities to join the Youth Staff teams aboard Carnival. As a Youth Staff team member, you're responsible for giving kids and teens the best vacation experience possible. The youth program works with kids ages 2 - 17 with dedicated areas for each age group. And that's not all, you'll not only be best friends with Dr. Seuss' Cat In The Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, but you'll also be bringing bears to life in the Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea, and so much more. Interested in having the most fun while creating great experiences for our younger guests? Then this is the job for you! Submit your application now.

Audition Details: Ideal candidate for all youth positions must have at least 2 years professional experience working directly with kids, and a lot of energy. Once we review your application, we will confirm your attendance at this onsite audition via email; you'll also receive location and time details (Please read the job description for more requirements.)

Please note: Carnival does not cover travel or lodging fees for audition attendees, please apply only if you're within driving distance.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Displaying a friendly, caring, positive attitude with all children and parents at all times
  • Ensuring the safety and supervision of all children participating in activities
  • Ensuring the playroom is cleaned and organized at the end of each shift according to established standards
  • Keeping up children’s hygiene by consistently tending to their needs (diapering, washing hands, wiping noses, etc.)
  • Successfully completing the 3-month training program led by the Assistant Youth Director/ Youth Director (for all new Youth Staff)
  • Following the policies and procedures/mandates in the Youth Operations- Youth Programming Guidelines and in Hotel Operations – Youth Operating Policies & Procedures
  • Abiding by the rules and regulations set by Carnival and/or the ship’s command
  • Demonstrating commitment to Carnival Service Values
  • Supervising waterslide operations and ensuring all safety rules and regulations are followed
  • Actively participating in assigned activities including, but not limited to, trainings, drills, safety briefings (including “Port Manning”), Kid’s Lunch, Kid’s Dinner, Just Ask, Sail Away, Welcome Aboard Show, Embark, Debark, meetings, performances, character appearances, holiday events, etc.
  • Being well informed of all activities outlined in Youth Activity Schedules, partnerships (Build-A-Bear, Hasbro, Dr. Seuss “Seuss at Sea”) and family activities
  • Following all U.S. Public Health, environmental and HESS/MS procedures
  • Informing Youth Director of all incidents
  • Providing Night Owls Program for guests per mandates
  • Maintaining and controlling use of Camp supplies, ensuring al are kept in good order and inventories are kept up to date
  • Ensuring the uniform policy, the Carnival Look and good hygiene is followed at all times
  • Working during the specific times listed on your schedule
  • Complying schedule rotation while following Fun Time procedures
  • Ensure the Animator/Characters are chaperoned and their safety is looked after. There may be times you will be called to fill in the role of Animator.
  • Must be willing to perform CPR and First Aid as needed
  • If no Animator or character performer is on board or if one of the performers is sick, somebody within the Youth Department will fill in the role of Dr. Seuss and be paid per performance if necessary
  • All other duties deemed necessary by the Youth Director, Hotel Director or Shoreside Management


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have and present one of the following or anything similar to the items listed below plus minimum 2 year of experience in related fields:
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with kids.
  • Care Certification.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education/Recreation/Park/Tourism preferred.
  • Psychology Degree.
  • Special Needs Worker.
  • Child & Youth Worker Diploma.
  • Early Childhood Education Diploma.
  • Educational Assistant Diploma.


EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have at least 2 years of experience working in any of the following fields or programs:
  • Professionally working with kids/youth.
  • Creative background (artistic.)
  • YMCA or other after school programs.
  • Leading large groups of children (Sports Coach/Camp Counselor.)
  • Professional child care centers.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to work with children from ages 2 to 11 years old and children with special needs as well as children under the age of 2 years.
  • Must be able to speak proficient English (speak, read and write fluently.)
  • Must be outgoing and able to lead large groups of children.
  • Must have hospitality skills & be focused on guest services.
  • Submit CPR and First Aid Certificate.
  • Must be willing to perform CPR and First Aid as needed.