Onboard Youth Activities Director

The Walt Disney Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Youth Activities Manager to oversee daily operations of onboard youth spaces, including It’s A Small World Nursery, Oceaneer’s Club/Lab, Edge, Vibe, and related venues.

The role requires strong leadership, guest service and organizational skills, with experience in a high-volume child care setting. You must be willing to live onboard and manage training, budgeting, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a high-volume child care operation in a recreational, camp or leisure setting.
• Three years of current or previous management experience leading a large team.
• Degree in related field preferred.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and deliver exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Youth Activities team across onboard venues (It’s A Small World Nursery, Oceaneer’s Club/Lab, Edge, Vibe, Castaway Cay).
• Manage daily schedules, personnel files, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with USPH policies and onboard safety procedures.
• Oversee training, succession planning, and budget adherence; resolve guest issues.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

CPR training

Computer skills

Budget management

Education

Related degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Youth Activities Manager to oversee daily operations of onboard youth spaces, including It’s A Small World Nursery, Oceaneer’s Club/Lab, Edge, Vibe, and related venues.

The role requires strong leadership, guest service and organizational skills, with experience in a high-volume child care setting. You must be willing to live onboard and manage training, budgeting, and safety standards.