Youth Staff FLEX

Responsibilities

• As a Youth Staff FLEX, you will play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for children and teens onboard during our busiest sailing periods. You will support the Youth team by supervising young guests, leading engaging activities, and delivering warm, attentive service to families.
• Actively supervise children and teens in the Youth Center and other designated venues, always maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Engage positively with parents and children, responding to questions about the program and delivering consistently high levels of guest service.
• Organize, lead, and participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities, including games, icebreakers, parties, sports, arts and crafts, themed events, and quiet-time activities.
• Manage daily operational tasks such as sign-in/sign-out procedures, preparing activity spaces, supporting meal service, and ensuring thorough clean-up and reset after each session.
• Escort and supervise groups of children in venues outside of the Youth Center, following all safety and security procedures.
• Encourage participation and inclusion, actively engaging with shy or reluctant children to ensure everyone feels welcome and involved.
• Collaborate with the Youth Manager and Youth team to plan, prepare, and update activity schedules and special events for all age groups.
• Support Youth Center administration, including basic record keeping, incident reporting, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Work flexibly across peak periods and select port days as assigned by the Youth Manager, adapting quickly to changing operational needs and guest volumes.

Requirements

• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to communicate clearly and empathetically with children, parents, and teammates from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Note

This is a seasonal position. Successful candidates will be on call and deployed seasonally based on projected guest counts. Employment assignments typically range from one to six weeks and are not always guaranteed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

Formal education or a recognized credential in education, early childhood education, recreation, child development, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Youth-Focused Experience

A minimum of two years’ recent experience working directly with children or teenagers in settings such as schools, camps, after‑school programs, childcare, recreation, or similar youth-focused environments.

Child Supervision & Safety

Demonstrated ability to supervise groups of children of varying ages, manage behavior positively, and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Activity Planning & Facilitation

Experience planning, leading, and adapting age‑appropriate activities (e.g. games, sports, arts and crafts, themed events) that encourage participation, creativity, and fun.

Guest Service Mindset

Strong understanding of guest service principles with the ability and willingness to deliver warm, attentive, and professional service to children and their families.

Interpersonal Skills

Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality; able to build rapport quickly and handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Cultural Awareness & Teamwork

Commitment to establishing and maintaining courteous, respectful, and professional working relationships in a diverse, multicultural team environment.

Energy & Resilience

High level of motivation, enthusiasm, and physical stamina to work in a fast‑paced, shipboard environment, including long and irregular hours during peak periods.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Comfortable working on a seasonal, on‑call basis and adapting quickly to changing schedules, guest volumes, and operational needs.

Additional Languages (Preferred)

Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage and supports communication with our diverse guest population.

Job Benefits

• Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:
• A competitive salary package.
• Your comfortable double cabin - your space to relax and recharge.
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.