Instructor/Dive Shop Manager (Full time)
Full time Garden Island Resort posted 4 days ago in ManagerJob Detail
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Experience 1-3 Years
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Instructor Credentials EFR Enriched Air Deep Diver Night Diver OWSI
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Language requirement English
Job Description
Work and dive in beautiful FIJI at Rainbow Reef — the Soft Coral Capital of the World!
Location: Taveuni, Fiji – remote island resort. NO COUPLES. One role only.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Lead our dive operation as the Dive Shop Manager and Lead Instructor, splitting time between land-based management and in-water guiding/instruction. You’ll be the senior operational decision-maker for the dive shop (reporting to the resort GM), responsible for safety, guest experience, staffing, equipment, and daily logistics.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Full room and board.
- $200 USD per week + guest gratuities
- 20% commission on courses
- Employer-sponsored work visa and bond provided (bond repayment required if employment ends before one year)
- PADI dues paid after 1 year of employment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Operations: Oversee daily dive/snorkel operations — boats, tanks, equipment, safety gear, SOP compliance, emergency response, and independent operational decisions (weather, guest ability). Maintain O2/first-aid kits.
- Lead certified divers and snorkelers, teach scuba courses and Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experiences, and actively promote and sell dive/snorkel courses and excursions to guests.
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Oversee boat and engine maintenance schedules, ensure regular servicing and record-keeping, and maintain compliance with local government inspections and audits.
- Guest experience: Coordinate with sales/front desk from booking to post-visit feedback, resolve guest issues, track daily sales and activity.
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Team leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage instructors, DMs, and captains; run regular team briefings and safety trainings.
- Equipment & admin: Manage equipment distribution, maintenance, inventory, student and staff records, liability releases, etc.
- Marketing: Capture quality above- and below-water images and contribute to dive/snorkel social media and marketing.
- Community & suppliers: Maintain supplier relationships and positive local engagement.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Six-day work week (approx. 7:00–16:00; seasonal variations).
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Opportunity for evening “sundowners” guest time for sales of DSDs/courses.
- Quiet, remote island environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PADI MSDT, minimum 500 logged dives.
- EFR Instructor & O2 Provider Instructor.
- Nitrox Instructor
- Up-to-date Rescue Diver instruction and strong safety mindset.
- Professional English (additional languages a plus).
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Prior experience in Fiji or the South Pacific.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and cultural adaptability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior dive shop management experience.
- Skilled underwater photographer.
- Social media/marketing experience.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Calm, mature, solution-oriented, team- and guest-focused.
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Respectful, culturally aware, receptive to feedback.
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Comfortable with island living, self-motivated and able to thrive in a quiet, remote environment away from social nightlife; can maintain a positive, proactive attitude during downtime.
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Out-going, approachable, and fun!
To apply, send your CV with photo and a short cover letter (including underwater photo samples if available) to [email protected]. Include “Dive Shop Manager — Rainbow Reef” in the subject line.
We look forward to welcoming a professional, motivated leader to our team!
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