NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Carnival Corporation, the leading cruise company in the Caribbean and world’s largest cruise company, is partnering with the Bahamas Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) in Grand Bahama to recruite lifeguards for its highly anticipated cruise port destination, Celebration Key.
The qualification program will take place in Grand Bahama July 24 – 26 and will be free to applicants. The lifeguard cohorts will run concurrently and consist of a registration process, human resources screening, and a swimming skills assessment in both open sea and pool by accredited evaluators. Applicants who pass this phase will be shortlisted for employment at Celebration Key, with Carnival Corporation conducting their lifeguard certification.
“The safety of our guests is of the utmost importance to Carnival Corporation,” said Brandon Culmer, Assistant General Manager, Celebration Key. “These lifeguard positions are key to the atmosphere of carefree adventure and laid-back fun that we are seeking to create at this amazing destination. I am very proud that Grand Bahamians are being given first choice to fill these critical roles.”
The lifeguard positions are the latest in a series of exciting opportunities to open up for Grand Bahamians at Celebration Key, which is set to debut in 2025 and expected to boost the Grand Bahama economy, creating 700 permanent jobs.
“Carnival Corporation is committed to providing as many direct employment opportunities as possible to Grand Bahamians,” said Shurmon Clarke, Human Resources Manager, Celebration Key. “Partnering with the TDC, which focuses on enhancing the hospitality industry to the benefit of Bahamians, is the best way to ensure that all residents of the island are aware of and have access to the many fantastic opportunities we are creating.”
TDC, a division of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation, provides support for Bahamian professionals in the hospitality industry in an effort to grow the Bahamian economy. Ian Ferguson, Executive Director & CEO said: “Collaborations with valued partners like Carnival Corporation is vital to our mission to support as many Bahamians as possible and increase their presence in the industry. Celebration Key represents a very exciting prospect for hundreds of Bahamians, with a number of substantial opportunities at every phase of the project.”
With its recently announced $100 million pier extension, the now $600 million cruise port is poised to make a significant impact on the community of Grand Bahama.
In addition to direct employment opportunities, Carnival Corporation has pledged to collaborate closely with Bahamian-owned businesses, with the goal of having at least 75% of outlets at its new Celebration Key destination owned and operated by Bahamians. Direct and indirect employment opportunities for Bahamians include food and beverage, retail, shore excursions, transportation and subcontracting services.
To date, more than 180 Bahamians from various islands are actively engaged in the construction phase, representing 96% of the total workforce, with 29 of the 31 construction companies onsite being wholly Bahamian-owned and operated.
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