Cruise Youth Staff

Also called: Kids Club Counselor

Runs games and activities for kids and teens on cruise ships.

A day in the life

Youth staff lead crafts, scavenger hunts, and teen parties, keeping kids safe and entertained while parents relax.

Pay over a career

Starting
$25k
Typical
$32k
High
$45k

Cruise crew get free cabins and meals and work contracts of about 4-9 months followed by time off; many lines are headquartered in Miami.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Experience with kids; education degrees help.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Education, Recreation.

Outlook

Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Leading games and keeping kids safe on a crowded ship stays human childcare.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Child development class, Physical education, Theater.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9011.

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