Also called: Kids Club Counselor, Youth Activities Staff
Runs kids and teen clubs on cruise ships with games, crafts, and activities.
You lead a pirate party for eight-year-olds, then supervise a teen dance night. You need endless energy and a background check. Many youth staff are education majors taking a gap year at sea.
Plus room and board.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Some lines want a bachelor's or childcare experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Recreation Management, Child Development.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. Running kids' clubs and games at sea is hands-on, people-focused work.
Classes: Child development, Drama, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9011.
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