Youth Host - Dutch Speaking

hollandamericagroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland America Group seeks a Youth Host to create a fun, safe and engaging environment for young cruisers, overseeing the Kids Club and teen events. This role suits someone with experience with children and teens, bringing enthusiasm, creativity and structure to onboard youth programming.

Reporting to the Assistant Cruise Director, the Youth Host leads activities, ensures safety protocols, and fosters a welcoming space.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Experience working with children and teens across age ranges.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Kids Club and teen events to create engaging onboard programming.
• Lead activities, crafts, games, dance parties and themed nights.
• Ensure safety protocols and program guidelines are followed; maintain a welcoming space.
• Collaborate with cruise-line staff to deliver dynamic experiences for young guests.

Skills

Dutch & English fluency

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Event coordination

Job description

This application is seeking candidates fluent in both Dutch and English

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, hosting daily events and activities, 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.