Early Years Coordinator Norwegian Cruise Line

The Early Years Coordinator is under the direction of the Youth Program Manager, the Early Years Coordinator is a Youth Counselor who oversees the under 5 program and is responsible for the implementation of all early year programming as it relates to the Passenger Programs and Entertainment Department.

In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed and the EYC will be regarded as a member of the Youth Staff and required to participate in all under 5 activities as directed by the Youth Program Manager.

· Early Years Coordinators must be passionate about working with children and embrace the Norwegian Cruise Line Mission.

· This specific role requires attention to the early year’s program and familiarization with Wee Can Too and Cruise and Create Programs. This position also requires attention to activities to baby, toddler and parents.

· As a member of the Entertainment Team, Early Years Coordinators are still responsible for implementing any of the scheduled youth and family activities that take place outside of the center as assigned.

· He/she must be comfortable speaking on a microphone and be an effective Host/Hostess with the ability to engage large groups of people of a varying of ages in a public venue.

· He/she must be comfortable with dressing up in costume and performing character roles.

· He/she must be comfortable speaking with parents/adults regarding general ship information as well as Youth Program policies and guidelines.

· He/she must possess excellent administrative skills, be detailed oriented, and organized in order to create reports related to operations and safety.

· It is the responsibility of the Early Years Coordinators to be accessible and approachable with guests, both young and old. He/she must be a patient listener and offer hospitality service to the guests even when the situation falls outside of the Youth Programs.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum experience and qualification requirements for position:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a combination of programming and implementing early year’s recreation, sports, and/or childhood education for ages 6 months -5 years is required.
• Minimum one year experience in nursery, nursing or kindergarten is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in programming and implementing children’s different learning styles, knowledge of ages & stages and knowledge of current trends in early childhood development is required.
• Minimum one year experience in programming and implementing theatrical/drama related activities is required.
• One year experience with special needs programming strongly preferred
• Intermediate verbal and writing skills in at least one other language such as German, Spanish, French or Italian is preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in typing and computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Unique hobbies are a plus: to include but are not limited to: Juggling, Theater, Gymnastics, Sports, Dance, Singing.
• Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in a course of study related or relevant to childcare is required.
• Current and active CPR/First Aid Certifications from a recognized educational institution are required.

Contract length: 6 months on /2 months off

Salary: 1500$

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Early Years Coordinator Norwegian Cruise Line

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