Accommodation - Shared use
Assigned Mess - Staff Mess
Salary $1340
Contract duration - 7 months
Description
Accommodation - Shared use
Assigned Mess - Staff Mess
Salary $1340
Contract duration - 7 months
Main Function
To perform individually and as part of the Entertainment team to Socialize with and entertain Guests
throughout the cruise.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to entertain, communicate and socialize with persons of all nationalities and all ages and backgrounds
Wide knowledge of indoor & outdoor sports and games as applied to the Cruise Industry: (Bridge,
Shuffleboard, Deck tennis and other tournament games)
Good geographic knowledge of the Cruise Area operated by the ship for which position applies.
Above average skills in tactful, diplomatic crisis and problem handling
High degree of oral, written communication and negotiation skills
Proven ability to work in a harmonious productive team environment.
Fluent in oral and written English (working & Safety language of the Company)
Ability to speak, read and write in Italian is a major benefit and may be a requirement
Ability to speak, read and write in any major other languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French,
Russian, Chinese etc.) is considered a major advantage that could eventually influence the selection
for some positions.
Certificates
National Seaman's Book
Basic Safety Training Certificate including Swimming & Rowing
Security Awareness Training for all seafarers
Training of Passenger Ship Personnel
Medical certificate including Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Test
Vaccination certificates (Covid-19, Yellow fever, MMRV)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Chief Animator in all entertainment activities and games in lounges, on deck and in
ports where appropriate, ashore (beach landings etc). These activities may include:
Games by or in swimming pools
Tournaments and sports activities (using prescribed standard procedures where these exist).
Games and activities in lounges
Cultural activities
Mimes, plays, concerts and other performances as directed by the Chief Animator.
Table games and close-up activities
Quizzes, talent shows, and other Guest-involvement activities
Workshops of graphic or body expression, dance classes, arts and crafts, language lessons,
etc.
Prepare all material required for scheduled activities, and return all said material to specified
storage areas after any such performance or activity.
Be on station at the point of performance at least 15 minutes.
Advertise by socializing and circulating with Guest all opportunities for Guest involvement in these
activities, taking great care at all times to ensure no Guests are embarrassed by or forced into
taking part in activities if they resent any such involvement.
Socialize with Guest at all times, giving special attention to the very young, the very old, any
disadvantaged persons, Guest traveling alone, or Guests of minority languages where involvement
may be difficult.
Dance with Guests
Listen to requests and comments of Guests, taking positive action to remedy any problems by
reporting any problems advised by Guests to the Cruise Director.
Stimulate and help to create a social atmosphere amongst the Guests.
Participate in all meetings of the entertainment and entertainment team as required by the Cruise
director or the Chief Animator.
Report continuously about his/her job and activities to the Chief Animator.
Help other members of the entertainment team with language or translation when this becomes
necessary.
Be present during embarkation and disembarkation of Guests, offering welcome on board, and
good wishes at the end of a cruise
Participate in shore excursions in the role of an escort, representing the Company, and offering
reassurance, high visibility and socializing to Guests on those excursions: Reporting any problems,
shortcomings and difficulties connected with the excursion to the Shore Excursion Manager at the
end of the excursion.
Provide general assistance as required by the cruise Director at all performances. These duties
include, but are not limited to:
Monitoring door access
Assistance with curtains
Assistance for performers
Taking part in performances
Guiding Guests
Assist and cooperate as required at Beach landings and ports where tendering may require
entertainment support.
