Sports Staff - Cruise Ship (Worldwide) in Manchester

Position Summary

Working onboard some of the largest cruise ships in the world, the Sports Staff leads and participates in a variety of Sports Deck and Cruise Director activities and duties such as climbing wall, Flowrider, in-line skating, golf simulator, volleyball, basketball, golf course, ping pong, shuffle board, theme nights, spot lights, gangway etc. by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains continual interaction with the guests.
• Hosts and participates in adult and family recreational programs and activities.
• Promotes and serves as Master of Ceremonies in Sports Deck activities, and Vitality programs.
• Issues equipment to guests for: climbing wall, in-line skating, golf simulator, Flowrider (FR class), volleyball, basketball, golf course, ping pong, shuffle board, etc.
• Explains and demonstrates use of apparatus and equipment for: climbing wall, in-line skating, golf simulator, Flowrider and any other related activities.
• Leads Vitality classes and events.
• Organizes and conducts tournaments.
• May serve or participate as master of ceremonies.
• Explains and demonstrates principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, or feet to achieve proficiency in activity.
• Observes guests during activities to detect and correct mistakes.
• Evaluates guests’ physical condition to participate in various sport and fitness activities.
• Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Responds and reports any type of emergency.
• Assembles and disassembles equipment and props required for activities.
• Returns items to storage area.
• Performs regular inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• Determines if equipment requires replacement or repair.
• Maintains the Sports Deck in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Posts current daily information, hours of operation, activities, etc. for the benefit of the guests.
• Adheres to USPH ship requirements.
• Responds to guest complaints in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing concern and listening actively.
• Takes ownership of guest concerns, by following-up and ensuring complaints are resolved to the guest’s satisfaction.
• Prepares all required reports utilizing the computer equipment.
• Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
• Socializes with guests in public areas at all times in accordance with company standards.
• Visits guest lounges at specified times to converse with as many guests as possible in the time allotted.
• Operates spotlight equipment for production shows according to instructions as needed, when stage staff are required to perform duties backstage.
• Attends mandatory rehearsals as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum one year recent experience as physical fitness and/or recreational sports instructor with background with resorts, sports facilities or related recreational facilities required.
• Minimum 21 years old.
• Master of Ceremonies experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and instruct recreational sports and activities for large groups and/or individual sessions.
• Ability to provide one-on-one rock-climbing wall instruction.
• Rock climbing (manual belay) certification preferred.
• Ability to provide one-on-one Flowrider instruction, Ultra Voyager Class only preferred.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of the Flowrider or other similar water park equipment, preferred for Ultra Voyager Class only.
• Knowledge of the rules of basketball, volleyball, golf, ping-pong, shuffle board, etc.
• Fluent ENGLISH language level.
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 including booster.

BENEFITS:

• Work in one of the Top-Rated Workplaces.
• Earn recognition and career advancement opportunities.
• Travel around the World.
• Experience working with more than 72 nationalities.
• Permanently job with contract 6-8 months onboard followed by 60 days of vacation.
• Save Money as you do not pay for food and accommodation on board.
• Medical insurance provided during contract.