Start Date: ASAP

Length of Contract: 1 year 

About the Role:

GVI Fiji is currently seeking an enthusiastic, hard working and safety orientated PADI Dive Instructor to join our passionate team. GVI Fiji has been involved with natural resource conservation activities in the Lomaiviti Province since October 2014 and welcome participants from all over the world to join us in contributing to these projects. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate full time to beautiful Dawasamu, Fiji. 

• Dive Training – working with the Instructor team to train international volunteers and local community members in variety of courses from Open Water up to Dive-master (on average 10-20 certs per month)
• Provision of Emergency First Responder training to various personnel
• Ensuring strict monitoring and scheduling of scuba equipment maintenance
• Assisting with the logistics and upkeep required to run a remote dive operation
• Basic Maintenance of dive equipment and boat maintenance as required
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety through on-going proactive review of safety standards and training
• Assisting in the day to day management of a large group of international volunteers
  

Essential Criteria:

• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with active status
• Professional Dive Instructor Insurance
• EFR Instructor status
  

Desirable criteria:

• Dive equipment maintenance qualification (Ideally, Scubapro & Aqualung)

GVI is a multi-award winning social enterprise on a mission to build a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference. We run sustainable development programs in 13+ countries worldwide, all of which are aligned to the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Above all else, we want people to join us who are aligned with our vision of making a lasting positive impact on the world! Further to that, the competencies that would ensure you're a good fit for a Dive Coordinator at GVI are:

• Commitment, drive and enthusiasm to develop yourself and motivate others
• Hardworking, with the ability to show and use initiative
• Flexible, open-minded and adaptable
• Easy-going and excited about being a part of a global family on a mission to make a difference
  

Essential:

• Fluent English
• Passion for marine conservation
• Dedication and proven experience managing safe diving standards
• Experience working with people from a range of backgrounds
  

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of compressor and outboard engine maintenance
• Basic IT skills
• Own dive equipment