Youth Staff Counselor

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks a Youth Staff Counselor to join our onboard youth program, promoting the pillars of Art, Culinary, Recreation, and STEM.

You will run day-to-day activities for children aged 3, including toddler time, family programming, babysitting, and holiday activations, while upholding Celebrity Cruises SOPs and USPH guidelines. Under the Youth Program Manager, you will ensure safety and engagement, coordinate activities, and support marketing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education, Recreation, or related field (or international equivalent)
• 35 years of experience managing youth activities (ages 3)
• Experience in youth groups, camps, or similar positions
• Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to engage groups
• CPR and lifesaving certification for infants/children preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internet

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate youth programs while maintaining safety and security
• Assist onboarding procedures and ensure children's safety during muster and emergency drills
• Supervise and support children with eating, resting, toileting, and personal habits
• Maintain high visibility to observe operations and ensure safety compliance
• Prepare activities and supplies efficiently while adhering to cleanliness and safety standards
• Support marketing efforts to maximize participation in youth programs
• Assist with reports, letters, and point-of-sale functions as required
• Attend training, meetings, and other work-related activities as required
• Serve as a positive role model, promoting leadership, friendliness, fairness, and open-mindedness

Skills

MC skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Education, Recreation, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Job description

Position Summary:

The Youth Staff Counselor is a dynamic member of the onboard youth program, actively promoting the Camp at Sea pillars of Art, Culinary, Recreation, and STEM. Working under the guidance of the Youth Program Manager, this role executes day-to-day youth activities (ages 3–17), toddler time, family programming, babysitting, holiday activations, and partnership activations. The Youth Staff Counselor ensures all activities are delivered according to Celebrity Cruises Standard Operating Procedures and USPH guidelines, exceeding hospitality standards while ensuring complete guest and team satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate youth programs while maintaining safety and security
• Assist in onboarding procedures and ensure childrens safety during muster and emergency drills
• Supervise and support children with eating, resting, toileting, and personal habits
• Maintain high visibility (floor presence) to observe operations and ensure safety compliance
• Prepare activities and supplies efficiently while adhering to standards of cleanliness and safety
• Support marketing efforts to maximize participation in youth programs
• Assist with reports, letters, and point‑of‑sale functions as required
• Attend training, meetings, and other work‑related activities as required
• Serve as a positive role model, promoting leadership, friendliness, fairness, and open‑mindedness

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Education, Recreation, or related field (or international equivalent preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years experience managing youth activities (ages 3–17)
• Experience in youth groups, camps, or similar positions preferred
• Vibrant, outgoing, and energetic personality with ability to engage groups
• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Microphone / MC skills to host activities and manage large groups
• Understanding of financial aspects of youth programs, including cost control and headcount management
• CPR and lifesaving certification for infants/children preferred
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet)