Disc Jockey - Pride of America Job at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in Hon

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Essential Functions

• Assists in leading any of the scheduled social, entertainment or recreational activities, ensuring that each event takes place promptly as scheduled.
• Responsible for setting the appropriate atmosphere through the use of personal music library for any assigned activities, with specific responsibilities in the nightclub and themed events around the ship.
• Must provide their own equipment which may include, but is not limited to, the following: Laptop, DJ Controller, Audio Interface, Mixer, Digital Turntables, Personal Music / Music Video Library, External Storage.
• Must be comfortable with using a microphone and hosting public events and must have the ability to serve as an effective Master of Ceremonies.
• Maintain, store, and keep accurate/updated inventory of all musical equipment provided by NCL/NCLA.
• Provide handover documentation to incoming Disc Jockeys that contributes to a smooth transition of the operation.
• Each Disc Jockey must have the ability to work as a team member in cooperation with other Cruise and Youth Staff members, as well as with all other shipboard departments.
• It is the responsibility of the Disc Jockey to be accessible and approachable with the guests. They must be capable of being a patient listener while making the guests feel at home.
• Meet & greet guests upon embarkation.
• Assist with private parties and functions.
• Assist with any guest song requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor, manager, or director from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy, SEMS and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for the position.

Dimensions

• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Climb on step stool or ladder in order to complete elements of job or facilitate maintenance issues.
• Bend, lean and stoop without hindrance.
• Fine motor skills.
• Use stairs often.
• Work within different temperature changes—indoors to outdoors.
• Able to pass basic safety course.

Nature and Scope

• The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines.
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications, Education and Attributes

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a disc jockey in various entertainment venues is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience serving as a Master of Ceremonies is required.
• Basic to Intermediate ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English is required; and other languages are preferred.
• Minimum of one-year basic experience with mixing old and current music and the ability to mix for dancing is required.
• Experience with mixing music videos is highly preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required.

Attributes

• Extrovert, quick and critical thinker, witty, personable, and articulate.
• Must be service-oriented and have the ability to take direction.
• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven.
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene.
• Respect for all co-workers and guests.
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun.
• Able to work 7 days a week.
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous.
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members.
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this job, all team members are required to stand; walk long distances on the ship; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, taste and smell. All vessel positions require repetitive motion of bending, climbing, going up and down stairs and lifting more than 25 pounds. This job requires specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth.
• Is able to repeatedly lift at least a 55 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or pull the same load over a long distance (minimum of 150 feet) and up/down multiple staircases over a four hour period.
• Is able to pull an un‑charged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full extension, and to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
• Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) without assistance from another individual.
• Is capable of normal conversation in English.
• Is able to intermittently stand on feet for up to four hours with minimal rest periods.
• Must have no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of duties.
• Must have no limitation of motion. Senses:
• Is able to react to visual alarms and instructions.
• Is able to react to audible alarms and instructions.

Vision

• Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision.
• Distance vision and close vision must be in accordance to ILO: Vision required for ship’s navigation (e.g. chart and nautical publication reference, use of bridge instrumentation and equipment, and identification of aids to navigation).
• Normal Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness without compromise.
• Color perception must be intact for Deck/Engine Watch standing officers.
• Vision required reading instruments in close proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify systems/components as Necessary.

Upper Body

• Is able to move their shoulders, elbows & wrists (without disease, injury): bending, extending, move their arms away from the midline of the body, rotating.
• Is able to grasp and manipulate common tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers.
• Is able to crouch, kneel and crawl.
• Is able to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel.
• Is able to elevate their shoulder joint forward and move his arms away from the midline of the body.
• Is able to flex their elbow joint and extend his arm completely.
• Is able to move their wrist completely and able to sustain weights of 55 pounds.
• Is able to move their hand up and down 45 degrees / completely.
• Is able to clench fist, pick up a pin, grasp an object or touch tips of at least 3 fingers with thumb.
• Has distal phalanx of either thumb, distal and middle phalanx of an index, middle, or ring finger of either hand, irrespective of the absence or loss of little finger.
• Do not have Scars and deformities of the fingers or hand that are symptomatic or that impair normal function to such a degree as to interfere with the satisfactory performance of sea duty.
• Must not have intrinsic paralysis or weakness, including nerve palsy sufficient to produce physical findings in the hand such as muscle atrophy or weakness.

Lower Body

• Is able to move their hips, knees & ankles (without disease, injury): bending, extending, move their legs away from the midline of the body, rotating.
• Must not have Plantar fasciitis.
• Must not have loose or foreign bodies within the knee joint.
• Must not have physical findings of an unstable or internally deranged joint.
• Must not have history of uncorrected anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury.
• Must not have surgical correction of any knee ligaments if symptomatic or unstable.
• Must not have history of congenital dislocation of the hip, osteochondritis of the hip (Legg-Perthes disease), or slipped femoral epiphysis of the hip.
• Must not have hip dislocation within 2 years before joining the ship.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to meet the above physical and health requirements.

This is a minimal description of duties. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as business or maritime law dictates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

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