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Shoreside (Virtual) Manager of Youth and Family Programming

Ship2Shore Employ

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in program management, particularly in family or youth-focused activities.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience in budget management.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and ADA compliance as it relates to program delivery.
  • Shipboard management experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage engaging youth and family programs that enhance guest experiences and introduce innovative activities, maintaining consistency fleet-wide.
  • Oversee department budget, track expenses, and manage resources to meet program objectives effectively.
  • Collaborate with shipboard and corporate teams to ensure seamless program delivery and operations.
  • Lead and mentor onboard youth staff, ensuring high-quality program execution and guest satisfaction.

Key facts

  • Remote from: Anywhere
  • Full time
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Budget Management Youth Activities Safety Standards Ada Compliance Ship Management Industry Trend Analysis Resource Management

Other skills

  • Program Management
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Mentorship

About the company

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Ship2Shore Employ

Staffing & Recruiting

We believe that a crew member's career with cruise lines doesn't have to end when they sign off of a ship for the last time. We know the value of a crew member's knowledge, experience, level of customer service, excellence and resilience. We do not want crew members to sign off of a ship and feel they are starting over after 5, 10, 15, 20+ years onboard. We want them to know it is only the beginning. We tell their story and we match them to a cruise line that adores them. Only Crew know what it is like to slide down a lifeboat slide at 7:00 am, to eat dinner in 10 minutes, to change uniforms in 5 and to build family with people from all over the world. A family we would never, ever change.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Summary:
The Manager of Youth and Family Programming oversees the design, implementation, and management of innovative youth and family activities that enhance guest experiences while ensuring compliance with safety, health, and legal standards. This project-based, temporary position offers the potential for long-term employment. The role can be performed virtually with the possibility of relocation to the United States (Florida). Therefore, permission to work in the U.S. is preferred.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage engaging youth and family programs that enhance guest experiences and introduce innovative activities, maintaining consistency fleet-wide.
  • Oversee department budget, track expenses, and manage resources to meet program objectives effectively.
  • Collaborate with shipboard and corporate teams to ensure seamless program delivery and operations.
  • Lead and mentor onboard youth staff, ensuring high-quality program execution and guest satisfaction.
  • Continuously evaluate programs, incorporating guest feedback and industry trends to implement improvements and innovations.
  • Ensure all programs adhere to safety, health, ADA, and legal regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in program management, particularly in family or youth-focused activities.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience in budget management.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and ADA compliance as it relates to program delivery.
  • Shipboard management experience is required. 10+ years of shipboard management experience preferred, with prior shoreside experience a plus.
  • U.S. residency preferred but not required. The ability to work in the U.S. is preferred.

This role is a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about creating memorable family experiences, enjoy remote work flexibility, and are open to potential relocation for a long-term commitment.

Benefits

Ship2Shore Employ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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