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Children Animator - on board
Your life on board:
As a Children Animator, you will be responsible for entertaining children during the cruise, ensuring they have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Demonstrate your passion:
- You will manage a group of children of different nationalities, involving them in games, dancing, and art & craft activities according to the cruise planning.
- You will plan and promote activities well in advance, organizing all the material and equipment to deliver a precise and structured program.
Getting things right:
- You will follow company security rules concerning the management of Squok Club and children’s activities to guarantee safe and secure entertainment.
- You will handle all emergencies related to children, providing fast and effective solutions in accordance with company standards.
Safety First:
- You will actively contribute to a dynamic work environment, emphasizing safety as a core value for everyone.
- You will support health and safety culture onboard.
What makes you unique:
- You have a Secondary School in pedagogy or School of education. Pedagogy Degree is a plus.
- You have at least 3 months of experience with children in entertainment, babysitting, kindergarten, resorts, or similar settings.
- English at least at B1 level. Fluency in an additional language (German, French, or Spanish) is highly desirable.
- You are dynamic, responsible and have a passion for working with children.
Why Costa:
Welcome to a world of extraordinary adventures as a Costa crew member! We're thrilled to have you on board and are dedicated to your personal and professional growth. We've got you covered with travel arrangements, onboard meals, and accommodation. During your free time, dive into our fantastic crew facilities, like the gym, crew beach, crew bar. Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks when on board and let your family and friends visit you.
Inclusion & Belonging
Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.
At Costa, inclusion fuels innovation and excellence and unites us in delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests and our people.
Additional info
Contract type: Fixed-term, full-time
Application deadline : 30/06/2026
Time required to submit the application: Approximately 3 minutes
CV Format: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)
Recruiting team contact (not for applications): getonboard@costa.it
Further information: visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs - Costa Crociere Careers
Bring your ambitions to life. Join us and discover our ocean of possibilities!
Contratto di lavoro: Tempo pieno, Tempo determinato
Durata contratto: 6 mesi
Retribuzione: €1.239,00 - €1.504,00 al mese
Benefit:
- Assicurazione sanitaria
- Corsi di lingua offerti
- Mensa aziendale
- Spese di alloggio
- Supporto allo crescita professionale
Domande di preselezione:
- Sei disponibile a lavorare e bordo di una nave da crociere per un contratto dai 4 ai 6 mesi?
- Hai una conoscenza almeno B1 della lingua inglese, oltre ad un'altra lingua?
- Hai già lavorato come animatrice bimbi/educatrice/insegnante o hai maturato esperienze simili con bambini?
Sede di lavoro: Trasferte frequenti