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Cruise
Director: The Cruise Director is in charge of all onboard
entertainment, daily activities, programs, ceremonies and social
parties. The most common way to become a Cruise Director is from the
bottom up, starting as entry-level cruise staff and working up to
Assistant Cruise Director. The Cruise Director's responsibilities are to
act as master of ceremonies at evening shows and social events such as
talent shows, horseracing and masquerade parties. The Cruise Director
must have the ability to evaluate the performances of musicians,
entertainers and staff. To apply for this position, you need a
professional entertainment background, two to five years shipboard
experience, public speaking, sense of humour, delegation skills, a
strong personality and superior diplomatic skills.
Assistant
Cruise Director: The Assistant Cruise Director offers support and
assistance to the Cruise Director. The Assistant Cruise Director will
coordinate staff schedules and help organize the various daily activity
programs. To become an Assistant Cruise Director, you will need previous
shipboard experience, a background in entertainment, public speaking and
organizational skills.
Shore
Excursion Manager: The Shore Excursion Manager is responsible for
all shore excursions offered in the ports-of-call. To arrange and
confirm passenger tours, the Shore-Ex Manager must effectively liaise
with the ship's shore excursion office and port-of-call agencies. The
person is this position must have previous experience in shore
excursions or tour operations. He or she will need public speaking
experience in order to professionally host each port's tour-talk. Strong
customer service skills are also required.
Social
Hostess: The Social Hostess is a highly visual figure of the cruise
staff. She is the lady of the vessel and, thus requires exceptional
social skill, elegance, grace and refinement. She will introduce the
Captain to the passengers at the Captain's cocktail party, she
accompanies the Captain at formal affairs and she arranges and invites
passengers to dine at the Captain's table. She also may be called on to
act as master of ceremonies for certain events. The Social Hostess
reports to the Cruise Director. She should have a background in hotel /
resort guest relations or one to two years of shipboard entry-level
cruise staff experience. Public speaking, out-going and extremely
personable social skills are required.
Cruise
Staff: Cruise staff conduct and participate in activities, games and
entertainment for the ship's passengers. These activities include bingo,
arts and crafts, karaoke, horse racing, line dancing and sports
activities. Cruise staff answer passenger questions and act as tour
guides when the ship is in port. To be considered for a cruise staff
position, you should have experience in public relations and/or customer
service. Hotel or resort experience is an asset, but not required.
Youth
Counselor: The Youth Counselor is responsible for coordinating and
encouraging participation in fun shipboard activities for youth ages 2
to 17. These activities include scavenger hunts, pizza parties, arts and
crafts, contests and games. Youth Counselors provide supervision in
designated areas while parents enjoy adult activities. To be considered
for a Youth Counselor position, you will need one to two years
experience in working with children. A certificate in Early Childhood
Education or something similar may also be required. On your resume,
include any volunteer positions that you may have had at youth summer
camps, day cares, or boys and girls clubs. Also, First Aid and CPR
certifications are often required for this position.
Disc
Jockey: The DJ must provide excellent guest service and accommodate
all passenger music requests. He or she must have diverse music
knowledge from the top forty hits right down to the 1950's era.
Occasionally, the DJ may also be tasked with additional cruise staff
duties. An entertainment or musical background is required and
experience with sound and lighting is an asset.
Dive
Instructor: Dive Instructors are responsible for dive and snorkeling
programs. They must provide programs that will not jeopardize the health
and safety of participating passengers. They also maintain the equipment
and dive boats. Dive Instructors also assist with other water-related
programs. NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors, PADI
(Professional Association of Diving Instructors) or SSI (Scuba Schools
International) certification is required. Lifesaving / CPR / First Aid
and instructor-level experience with a dive operation or resort is also
required.
Fitness
/ Aerobics Instructor: The Fitness and/or Aerobics Instructor is
responsible for conducting daily sporting activities such as table
tennis, shuffleboard, pool games, high and low impact aerobics,
stretching or yoga classes. The instructor is also responsible for the
maintenance and safety of the shipboard gym or health club facility.
Certification and previous experience as a Fitness Instructor, as well
as First Aid / CPR training are required.
Desktop
Publisher: Cruise ships offer their passengers a daily bulletin
listing all the shipboard activities. The Desktop Publisher is in charge
of creating, editing and printing the highest quality documents.
Concessionaire
Positions: Many cruise lines hire concession companies to operate
and employ personnel for their gift shops, casinos, salons, spas,
photography & many more venues.
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