Shipboard Entertainment & Events Lead

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is seeking an Assistant Entertainment & Events Director (Shipboard) to lead and support luxury onboard programming, including entertainment, enrichment, live music, and special events across Ritz Kids and The Marina.

You will supervise the Activities & Events team, ensure safety, host events, and report attendance and guest feedback while upholding luxury brand standards across all yacht programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• STCW and flag certification valid for contract duration.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• RYA Powerboat Level II certificate.
• Minimum 2–3 years supervisory or leadership experience in entertainment, events, or luxury travel.
• Experience with youth or enrichment programs preferred.
• Event planning and hosting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; strong public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute onboard entertainment and guest activities.
• Direct Marina days and manage Marina programming, setup and breakdown.
• Monitor youth and aquatic activities for safety and adherence to guidelines.
• Coordinate venues, logistics, technical requirements, and staffing for performances and events.
• Monitor attendance and guest feedback; provide recommendations to improve programs.
• Onboard onboarding of guest entertainers, performers, lecturers, and artists.
• Deliver presentations, host events, and provide public speaking as required.
• Prepare reports, attendance statistics, guest feedback summaries, and updates for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Event planning

Guest service

English fluency

Safety awareness

Education

Hospitality degree

STCW Certification

RYA Powerboat Level II

CPR and First Aid

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is seeking an Assistant Entertainment & Events Director (Shipboard) to lead and support luxury onboard programming, including entertainment, enrichment, live music, and special events across Ritz Kids and The Marina.

You will supervise the Activities & Events team, ensure safety, host events, and report attendance and guest feedback while upholding luxury brand standards across all yacht programming.