Youth Activities Counselor - Part Time(Japanese Speaking), $29.30/hour

The Walt Disney Company; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition paid upfront at networkSchools

Free lunch

Free parking

Free theme park admission

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company, at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Kapolei, Hawaii, seeks a Youth Activities Counselor for part-time hours. The role focuses on leading fun activities for children ages 5-12, managing registrations, and ensuring safety and engaging guest experiences.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with 9+ months of child-care experience, strong verbal skills, and Japanese language knowledge. Bilingual abilities are a plus; training may require full-time availability during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 9+ months experience with children in recreation/day care/camp.
• Ability to engage large groups of children.
• Strong verbal communication with guests and parents.
• Willing to perform repetitive activity prep and supervision.
• Cultural awareness and positive attitude with guests.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support activities for children (5-12) in Youth Activities.
• Be available, friendly and guest-service oriented at all times.
• Follow all rules and safety regulations for operations.
• Organize safe, engaging programs for all ages.
• Handle registration/check-in/check-out for Youth Activities spaces at Disney's Aulani.
• Keep Youth Activities spaces clean, safe, and tidy during hours.
• Clean and sanitize spaces, toys and equipment regularly.
• Follow food safety guidelines for meals in Youth spaces.
• Mentor new Cast Members.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Japanese language

Education

Recreation/Education field

Job description

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Youth Activities Counselor - Part Time(Japanese Speaking), $29.30/hour

Job ID 1370080BR Location Kapolei, Hawaii, United States Business Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Date posted Oct. 12, 2026

Come and join the magic with Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa! Perks and benefits may include:

• Tuition paid upfront at network schools
• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Free theme park admission and much more!

Come and join the magic with Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa! Perks and benefits may include:

• Tuition paid upfront at network schools
• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Free theme park admission and much more!

Cast Members are responsible for facilitating fun and engaging programs and activities for children (5-12), handle registration/check-in/check-out functions for the Youth Activities areas. See to the safety and security of all children participating in Youth Activities.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a fully trained team member supporting and assisting all programming in Aunty's House including facilitating and supporting all activities for children of all ages.
• Highly skilled in Interacting and engaging children (5-12) years of age.
• Be available, friendly and Guest-Service oriented at all times
• Adhere to all rules and regulations governing operations
• Organize and oversee safe enjoyable programs and activities for all ages.
• Provide registration/check-in/check-out and secured programming in Youth Activities spaces at Disney's Aulani Resort.
• Keep Youth Activities spaces clean, safe and tidy during operating hours.
• Clean and sanitize Youth Activities spaces, toys and equipment before, during and after operating hours.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines for meals within the Youth spaces.
• Act as mentor for new Cast Members.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 9 months recent work experience working with children in a recreational, day care, or camp setting
• Must be able to command the attention of large groups of children
• Schooling in recreation, education, or related field of study
• Strong verbal communication skills able to positively engage with guests, particularly with children and their parents.
• Must be willing to do repetitive work, prepping and planning of activities/crafts and be highly engaged in supervision of all children.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and have a positive attitude with all Resort Guests
• Must be culturally aware, friendly, outgoing and able to motivate all ages and demographics
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities
• Knowledge of Japanese language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed child care facility preferred
• Experience working with special needs children a plus
• Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Certified Childhood Professional and/or Childhood Development Associate

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Part Time - Part time requires 2 days of full availability including Saturday or Sunday. Training- Full-time availability (7 days per week, up to 40 hours a week for two weeks) is required during the training period.
Keyword: AULANI CASTING AULANICASTING
The pay rate for this role in Hawaii is $29.30 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Combining the natural beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian islands with a touch of Disney magic, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa embraces and celebrates Hawaiian culture and storytelling. Situated on 21 acres of oceanfront property on the island of O'ahu, the resort was uniquely designed for families to discover the culture, history and traditions of Hawai'i against a backdrop of blue skies and beautiful views. Cast members are integral to bringing these stories of Hawai'i to life, while upholding Disney’s renowned service and enchanting entertainment offerings.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Vacation Club Hawaii Management Company, LLC, which is part of a business we call Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.

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