Onboard Youth Activities Director

Disney Cruise Line; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a seasoned Youth Activities Manager to oversee the daily operation of youth spaces onboard. You will lead a diverse team across venues like It’s A Small World Nursery, Oceaneer’s Club/Lab, Edge and Vibe, ensuring safety, show quality and memorable guest experiences.

The role requires multi-year management experience in child care or recreation, CPR training, strong communication, and the ability to work a demanding seven-day schedule aboard a vessel.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of recent experience in a high-volume child care operation in a recreational, camp or leisure setting.
• Minimum three years of current or previous management experience leading and motivating a large team.
• Degree in related field preferred.
• Proven experience leading a team.
• Exceptional Guest service skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation and lead the Youth Activities team for venues: It’s A Small World Nursery, Oceaneer’s Club/Lab, Edge, Vibe, Castaway Cay.Look after daily schedules for Youth Activities staff and personnel records.
• Conduct performance reviews and discipline as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Project Onboard and monitor STAR, with corrections as needed.
• Oversee onboard training and new hire programs; plan succession and crew recognition.
• Maintain department meetings, stay within budget guidelines and inventory control.
• Resolve guest complaints and maintain Disney show quality in Youth Programs.
• Adhere to US Public Health policies and train crew accordingly.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Presentational skills

Communication

CPR training

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Education

Related-field degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a seasoned Youth Activities Manager to oversee the daily operation of youth spaces onboard. You will lead a diverse team across venues like It’s A Small World Nursery, Oceaneer’s Club/Lab, Edge and Vibe, ensuring safety, show quality and memorable guest experiences.

The role requires multi-year management experience in child care or recreation, CPR training, strong communication, and the ability to work a demanding seven-day schedule aboard a vessel.