Dive Centre Assistant Manager & Dive Instructor (Couple)

Post Date: December 9, 2024

Job ID: 460479

Experience: 1-3 Years

Job Description

Position: Dive Centre Assistant Manager & Dive Instructor (Couple)
Location: Rawa Island, Malaysia
Company: OrcaNation
Contract Duration: Middle March to November 2025

Are you an adventurous couple ready to inspire and lead in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant movements? OrcaNation Rawa is more than a dive centre—we are a hub for marine conservation and outdoor education, where instructors bring life experiences, travel stories, and unique perspectives to enrich students’ learning. As a dive centre, we serve guests from a premier resort, delivering high-standard diving experiences with a strong focus on marine conservation. As an outdoor education centre, we host international schools from across Southeast Asia. We engage students in hands-on environmental education and citizen science projects, empowering them to actively contribute to real-world marine conservation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations of the dive centre.
• Mentor and train staff, ensuring high standards of service and safety.
• Manage inventory, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in strategic planning and future development of programs.
• Engage guests and students in conservation activities.

Dive Instructor:

• Conduct PADI courses.
• Engage guests and students in conservation activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Individuals with a passion for the ocean and an interest in or experience with conservation.
• Strong communication and social skills, with the ability to engage and inspire guests and students from diverse backgrounds.
• An openness to live and work closely as part of a tight-knit island community.
• Preferred but not essential:
• Higher educational background, especially in environmental sciences (marine biology, oceanography, geology, geography).
• Experience working with children in educational or outdoor settings.
• Experience with underwater or outdoor photography/videography.
• No smoking / Low drinking.
• Malaysian nationals.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English; Chinese and French are a plus.
• Digital literacy with the ability to navigate online systems, apps, and digital tools.
• Dive Centre Assistant Manager: PADI certification (minimum OWSI) with experience in teaching.
• Previous leadership experience in dive centres or eco-tourism. Strong organizational and mentoring skills.
• Dive Instructor: PADI certification (minimum OWSI) with experience in teaching.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus additional commissions.
• Private accommodation for the couple, with full board (3 meals) provided.
• One day off per week and one week off every three months worked.
• A unique lifestyle immersed in nature, working with a passionate, supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in marine conservation.
• Possibility of renewal for the 2026 season for suitable candidates.
• Diving and Liability insurance throughout the contract period.
• All PADI fees throughout the contract period.
• The chance to be part of a growing movement dedicated to ocean literacy and environmental education.

If you’re more than just a dive instructor—if you’re a storyteller, an explorer, and someone who wants to be part of the solution—join us. We want to hear your story. If you’re missing one or two of the requirements, don’t worry, we’re looking for great people who will help build a team of excellence!

To apply, please send your CV (with photo, maximum of two pages in .pdf) and cover letter (either in the body of the email or as a .pdf attachment) to rawadcm@orcanation.org. Don’t forget to include your nationality(ies) and age. Please use the subject line: Dive Centre Assistant Manager Rawa Island 2025.

Intended timeline: We will be considering applications from now until 31st December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for additional information and video interviews in early January 2025.