Nanny on a yacht - Recruitment and Placement Agency
Nanny working on a yacht is a person taking care of children on board and may also play with them in the water. He/she organises activities with children to animate their day, to entertain them and to make them appreciate their stay at sea.
This job therefore requires ability to swim well and absence of seasickness.
Families are looking for nannies on yachts because they need to entrust their children to an experienced, skilled person who is used to working on board. This also requires knowledge of habits and conventions established and applied on land and at sea.
It is important to respect the privacy of employers and to maintain confidentiality. Politeness and team spirit are also valued qualities, as is the attention given to the captain’s safety instructions.
Here is the non-exhaustive list of values and virtues expected from nannies working on yachts
Experience as a nanny on yachts is a real asset
Good adaptability
Valid passport
A good swimmer
Positive person
Active and dynamic
Good communication skills
Good adaptability to work in various environments
Ability to work at sea and outside his/her home for at least 2 months