Background Investigation, Bingo, Community Support, DCL (Digital Command Language), Detail Oriented, Multicultural, Operations Control, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pyrotechnics, Regulations, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Special Effects, Sports, Team Player, Theater, Up-Selling
As an Entertainment Host you are part of the "Cruise Staff" team and act as emcee for all adult/family and children's activities. You will learn and perform scripted material and choreography and participate in day/evening deck parties, games shows, trivia contests, sports challenges, ship/island tours, bingo. You will have high guest interaction that does involve ongoing microphone use and regular onstage activity. Consideration for this role does require an audition.
You will report to the Entertainment Manager
Responsibilities :
+ Responsible for the set-up/clean-up and facilitation of all scheduled entertainment for an Adult, Family and/ or Children only based audience.
+ Function as emcee for all events and activities, with the ability to be able to learn a multitude of scripts, as a way of bringing to life fun and engaging entertainment offerings for Guests of all ages. Orchestrate an inviting and energetic atmosphere, while requiring strong microphone use and stage presence.
+ Seek out Guest contact, engaging and interacting with all Guests of all ages, while displaying boundless amounts of energy and enthusiasm.
+ Perform meet and greet functions in the lobby/atrium during Guest embarkation and debarkation, as well as in front of Walt Disney Theatre; providing help to Guests needing special assistance.
+ Assist during ‘show stops’ in the Walt Disney Theatre, as directed
+ Execute selling of Bingo cards, using up-selling techniques
+ Fulfil all Disney Castaway Cay/ Disney Lookout Cay job responsibilities associated with position and line of business.
+ Conduct required sanitizing procedures based on USPH requirements when associated with appropriate programs and events.
+ Assist with Port Adventures operations – inclusive of dispatch duties and occasionally assisting with escorting Guests on Port Adventures as the Disney quality representative, as directed.
+ Host activities, games and trivia contests during televised sporting events.
+ Help maintain appropriate Guest flow in all areas onboard, advising Guests of other onboard activities to encourage good flow around the ship, and strong Guest participation and involvement.
+ Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for Guests at all times.
+ Maintain stock levels and help distribute departmental supplies.
+ Perform abbreviated shows based on weather conditions, safety issues, and Entertainment Management decisions.
+ Report costume, technical, and maintenance needs.
+ Prepare and strike programs ensuring proper clean-up, inventory program consumables, maintain costumes and cleanliness and order for program storage spaces.
Basic Qualifications :
+ Participation in an Interview/ Audition process required.
+ Minimum two years’ experience in an entertainment, resort/recreational, theatre-related field/ environment.
+ Minimum two years’ experience working within a position that expresses hosting experience, stage experience and public speaking skills.
+ Exceptional presentation, communication and organizational skills.
+ Relates well to audiences of all ages and demographics while offering a passion for engaging an audience in an entertaining program and event
+ Strong microphone skills, teamwork, detail-orientated, flexible, and committed to Guest satisfaction.
+ Must be able to entertain and command the attention of large audiences/ groups of Guests.
+ Strong aptitude to learn choreography and scripted material
+ Maintain Disney Character Integrity.
+ Uphold Disney show quality and performance standards, with the ability to learn and perform rehearsed roles.
+ Ability to perform in environments that have pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects.
Additional Information :
This is a SHIPBOARD role
You must:
+ Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
+ Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
+ Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
+ If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Your Responsibilities:
+ Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
+ Complete a pre-employment medical
+ Obtain a criminal background check
+ Bring approved work shoes
_Disney Cruise Line_ is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
Job ID: 1324890BR
Location: United States
Job Posting Company:** "Disney Cruise Line"
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