Dive Instructor/Expedition Crew

Coral Expeditions

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line, specializing in immersive adventures by small expedition ship. For four decades, Coral has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. The role of the Dive Instructor/Expedition Crew member is responsible for the safety of all diving operations and required to coordinate and take responsibility for the provision of a variety of dive opportunities appropriate to needs and abilities of all guests and crew.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience within marine environments
• Securing the confidence and respect of guests
• Strong boat handling knowledge and experience preferred
• Previous experience working in remote locations
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confident public speaker
• Guiding highly regarded
• Excellent customer service: professional demeanour, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy
• Ability to troubleshoot, act quickly with confidence and make sound decisions while exercising good judgement
• Ability to work well under pressure
• PADI Dive Instructor Qualification (min 2 years experience)
• First Aid & CPR.
• Passport.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Natural Sciences or other (highly regarded)
• AMSA endorsed Certificate of Safety Training (CoST).
• Crowd Control & Crisis Management.
• AMSA Medical.
• AMSA endorsed Marine Cook Certificate.
• Australian Seafarers book or other country equivalent discharge book.
• Drivers Licence (manual highly regarded)
• Vaccination Record – Yellow Fever
• Remote First Aid & Advanced CPR
• Coxswains Certificate – Grade 1 (AMSA endorsed)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and take responsibility for Confined-Water Training for Introductory Dives for non-certified guests/crew
• Coordinate and take responsibility for Open-Water Dives for appropriately certified guests/crew
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of all diving equipment (including snorkelling gear) – attending to any fault or problem quickly, the Rigid Inflatable Boat and in association with the Engineer, the compressor and air storage cylinders
• Responsible for water activities; in particular snorkelling and diving events
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment is performed and update equipment manual and log sheets etc
• Ensure that a complete and accurate stocktake of dive and snorkelling equipment is conducted at the end of each month including a condition report
• Responsible for conducting Snorkel Rescue Training to new crew members, ensuring that this is achieved within their initial 90-day probationary period
• When required, guiding, and actively managing the guest’s Health and Safety
• Assist in the process of loading / disembarking the Xplorers and other ship tenders.
• Conduct pre-excursion risk assessments
• Understand and comply with regulatory restrictions and conditions for each site visited
• Provide accurate and comprehensive logistical and safety information to the guests and crew on each excursion.
• Keeping a constant vigil for the safety of all
• Actively promote passenger interaction
• Ensure proper conduct is exercised by guests and crew with regards to indigenous / historical sites, beach collecting and wildlife in keeping with eco-tourism accreditation, operational permits and concessions
• Work as part of the crew assisting with vessel turnaround including gangway watch duties
• Required to work as part of a high-performing team in the provision of the overall cruise experience
• Required to maintain the highest standards of behaviour, discipline and dress appropriate to company policy and image at all times
• Follow all reasonable directions given by Manager or delegate

Benefits

• Free accommodation and meals on board
• An opportunity to see spectacular places
• Career paths in Maritime with internationally recognised experience
• Financial assistance with gaining qualifications
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
• Complimentary myNRMA membership & discounts on fuel, groceries, movie tickets, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree