Youth Activities Manager at Cruise Academy

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Programming, Team Leadership, Child Safeguarding, Activity Planning, Coaching, Mentoring, Collaboration, Guest Satisfaction, Budget Management, Organizational Skills, Communication, Inclusivity, Safety Protocols, Performance Management, Creativity, Innovation

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Position Summary The Youth Activities Manager leads the onboard Youth & Family Program, overseeing the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of age-appropriate activities for children and teens. This role ensures a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for young guests while maintaining the highest standards of child safeguarding, safety, and guest satisfaction. The position is responsible for team leadership, program quality, operational coordination, and collaboration with shipboard departments to enhance the overall family guest experience. The Youth Activities Manager plays a key role in delivering memorable experiences while ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and operational standards in a shipboard environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the Youth & Family Program by planning, organising, and overseeing a diverse range of age-appropriate activities for children and teens Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants, maintaining strict adherence to child safeguarding, safety, and operational protocols Coach, mentor, and develop Youth Staff, fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement through training, feedback, and performance management Collaborate with entertainment and shipboard leadership to align youth programming with the broader onboard entertainment strategy and operational objectives Monitor program performance and guest satisfaction, using feedback and data to inform improvements and enhance the overall experience for families Manage program logistics, including activity scheduling, inventory control, and budget tracking, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with financial targets Support cross-functional initiatives that enhance the family guest experience, collaborating with departments such as Food & Beverage, Shore Operations, and Guest Services Promote a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and high standards of conduct Skills, Knowledge and Experience Non-Negotiable Requirements Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in youth programming, education, or recreational leadership, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or managerial role Previous shipboard experience in an equivalent youth leadership role Minimum of one year of experience in hosting, facilitation, or entertainment-related roles Proven experience designing and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities for children and teens CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to embarkation) Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when working with minors and families Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays in a shipboard environment Fluent in English, both written and spoken Strongly Preferred Degree or diploma in Education, Recreation, Child Development, Hospitality, or a related field Formal child safeguarding training or certification Experience managing budgets, inventories, and operational logistics Strong organisational and time-management skills in fast-paced environments Clear, confident communication style with strong interpersonal skills Additional language skills Contract Details 6:2 rotation (6 consecutive months onboard, followed by 2 months of vacation) Single cabin accommodation

Responsibilities

The Youth Activities Manager leads the Youth & Family Program, overseeing the planning and delivery of activities for children and teens. This role ensures a safe and engaging environment while collaborating with various departments to enhance the family guest experience.