Youth Coordinator for Silversea Cruises in London

V.Ships Leisure is looking for a Seasonal Youth Coordinator on behalf of Silversea Cruises. The Youth Coordinator organizes and leads youth activities, ages 4 through 14, in various areas throughout the vessel by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.

• Plans, organizes and implements entertaining and educational activities for all ages 4 to 14 years.
• Determines the activities based on the ages and the needs of the children assigned to participate in the scheduled activity.
• Acts as a role model for the kids, with regard to leadership, friendliness, diplomacy, honesty, fair play, sportsmanship and open-mindedness.
• Exercises discretion and good judgment when interacting with the children.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the children’s whereabouts and their safety.
• Intervenes when a conflict arises or when a child needs extra attention or assistance in order to enjoy the activities.
• Responds to any type of emergency.
• Serves meals and refreshments to children and regulates rest periods.
• Communicates with parents in a tactful and courteous manner to generate a high level of comfort.
• Keeps current on children’s trends regarding music, dance crazes, fads, computer games, reading materials and physical activities.
• Organizes teen-related activities.
• Performs Disc Jockey duties for teen parties.
• Operates audio equipment to play music and keeps inventory of music library.
• Assists youth of all ages with computer operation, instruction and navigation, etc.
• Participates in maintaining a clean working environment including the inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Notifies the Cruise Director, Assistant Cruise Director or Entertainment Host when repairs or replacement is needed.
• Follows safety and security measures in the event of an emergency while children are under their supervision.
• Utilizes good judgment and pays close attention to all details when escorting children to the parents or guardians in the assigned muster stations.
• Attends the Welcome/First Timers/Venetian/Farewell Cocktail parties and other social events as scheduled by the ship’s management.
• Participates in embarkation procedures by disseminating information regarding our kids activities and directing and escorting guests where needed, in cooperation with the Guest Relations Manager and Shore Concierge Manager.
• Prepares a variety of reports and letters, including our daily “Kids Chronicles”.
• Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
• Socializes with guests when in public rooms.
• Assists with the induction of new crew.
• Adjusts schedule and location independently when the overall daily operation changes.
• Incorporates Company service standards, personalized service and sincere hospitality by creating positive experiences for guests, efficiently engaging with guests and anticipating guest needs.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation or related field from an accredited university or college or the international equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience working with groups of youths ages 4 to 14 years of age.
• Experience working in school sponsored youth groups, YMCA, camps or similar positions preferred.
• Infant and child CPR certification and life-saving certification from the American Red Cross or similar certifying organization preferred.
• Ability to mediate, diffuse, and/or resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
• Ability to design creative activities while containing costs.
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Moral integrity is required.