Youth/Teen Counselors

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.