Casting:
Activity Hosts: Carnival Entertainment is seeking bright, bubbly, people-loving personalities to join the Activity Host teams aboard Carnival. Known as the Fun Squad, our hosts are the soul of the party on every deck. Whether hosting a comedy show, bingo, trivia, or a deck party, the Fun Squad is always on the go and in the spotlight. Interested in having the most fun while creating great experiences for our guests? Ideal candidates are fearless in front of an audience, have strong timekeeping and time management skills, and have a lot of energy. Microphone experience or improv skills are a major bonus for this position.
Sports Staff: Our sports Staff take fun to new heights! Carnival is seeking high-energy, enthusiastic leaders of all sports activities, who have the ability to motivate guests to take full advantage of their vacation and maximize their fun. Our Sports Staff bring high spirits to everything from attractions and sports tournaments to trivia, deck parties, and more. Ideal candidates have strong attention to safety guidelines and the ability to maintain sports equipment. As a candidate you cannot have a fear of heights and a background in outdoor recreation is preferred. If hired, CPR and First Aid certifications will be required.
Audition Details: Once we review your application, we will confirm your attendance to this onsite audition via email; you'll also receive location and time details (Please read the job description for more requirements.)
Please note: Carnival does not cover travel or lodging fees for audition attendees, please apply only if you're within driving distance.
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As the Activity Host you will host, assist, train, create and observe many activities and events at different levels throughout your time onboard. One of your primary role is to assist the Cruise Director on a daily basis in creating a fun and entertaining environment for our guests. You will concentrate primarily on developing your microphone skills and crowd management while also gaining a basic foundation of office and management knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Depending on your level, your job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Host basic non-revenue and revenue generating activities.
- Socialize with guests at different events throughout the ship.
- Perform alongside other entertainment team members as assigned.
- Be a reliable source of contact and information for our guests.
- Assist with show watch and crowd control.
- Demonstrate commitment to Carnival Service Values.
- Actively participate in assigned activities including, but not limited to trainings, drills, safety briefings, including “Port Manning”, meetings and performances, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess an enthusiastic attitude and approach.
- Applicable experience as an emcee or host for weddings, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, and similar venues is preferred.
- The ability to interact effectively and make connections with people of different age groups.
- The ability to extend beyond a host into an entertainer.
- The motivation to go above and beyond for our guests.
- The ability to cross-promote activities and events.
- Natural ability to communicate with others and work in a team or independently.
- Demonstrate a clean and professional appearance.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
- Strong improvisational skills.
- Strong microphone skills.
- Be open to flexible working hours; starting early mornings, up to 10 hours a day.
- Be able to adapt to the immediate or unforeseen challenges in the industry.
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment.
- Applicable theatre background/knowledge is preferred.
- Be able to execute basic office and management tasks.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
