Band Leader Latin Band

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks a seasoned Band Leader to helm a Latin ensemble on board a cruise ship. You will direct performances, curate a diverse Latin repertoire, and work with the entertainment team to deliver engaging shows for guests.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, coordinating with the Cruise Director, and ensuring equipment is maintained while upholding safety standards at sea.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Band Leader with Latin repertoire experience.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Latin music.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to motivate a team.
• Experience creating and maintaining a diverse music repertoire.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and demands on board.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Latin Band, ensuring high-quality performances and a positive work environment.
• Create and maintain a diverse repertoire of music to cater to guests onboard the cruise ship.
• Collaborate with entertainment team members to develop engaging shows.
• Monitor and manage the band's schedule, ensuring timely arrival and setup.
• Train and develop band members, providing guidance and feedback.
• Coordinate with the Cruise Director and other heads to promote performances.
• Maintain equipment and instruments, keeping them in good working condition.
• Uphold safety and security standards on board.

Skills

Band Leadership

Latin Music Knowledge

Team Management

Performance Training

On-board Coordination

Tools

Sound equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Latin Band, ensuring high-quality performances and maintaining a professional and positive work environment.
• Create and maintain a diverse repertoire of music, including traditional and contemporary Latin music, to cater to a wide range of guestsonboard the cruise ship
• Collaborate with other entertainment team members to develop and execute creative and engaging shows and performances.
• Monitor and manage the band's schedule, ensuring timely arrival and setup for all performances.
• Train and develop band members, providing guidance and feedback to improve their skills and performances.
• Work closely with the Cruise Director and other department heads to coordinate and promote band performances and events.
• Maintain and update equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition at all times.
• Uphold safety and security standards on board, following all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Band Leader, preferably with experience in leading a Latin Band.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in traditional and contemporary Latin music.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Proven experience in creating and maintaining a diverse repertoire of music.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing schedules and demands.
• Experience performing on cruise ships or in a similar entertainment setting is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam and background check.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in at least one other language (Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian preferred).