HAL - Youth Host

hollandamericagroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Host plays a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for young cruisers, overseeing both the Kids Club and teen events onboard.

Reporting to the Assistant Cruise Director, the Youth Host leads activities, ensures safety protocols, and fosters a welcoming space. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, and a passion for crafting dynamic experiences across a range of ages.

Job description

The Youth Host plays a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for young cruisers, overseeing both the Kids Club and teen events. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with children and teens across a wide age range, bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and structure to onboard youth programming. From high‑energy themed nights and interactive games to hands‑on crafts, sports, and dance parties, the Youth Host ensures that every young guest has a memorable experience tailored to their interests.

Reporting to the Assistant Cruise Director, the Youth Host leads activities in the Kids Club, ensuring all safety protocols and program guidelines are met while fostering a welcoming and inclusive space. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with a passion for working with young guests. If you have a background in education, childcare, recreation, or hospitality and enjoy creating dynamic experiences for kids and teens, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at sea.