DIVE INSTRUCTOR/ CORAL RESTORATION OFFICER

Job Description

DIVE INSTRUCTOR/ CORAL RESTORATION OFFICER
We are recruiting a full time Dive Instructor and Coral Restoration Officer to lead all operations at our PADI Eco Centre.

Location: Maldives

Contract Duration: 1 year (with the
possibility of extension)

Start Date: September 2025

Position Type: Paid position ($600
USD monthly stipend and 10% commission on dive courses, plus additional commission for coral restoration volunteers).

Deadline to Apply: 20th August 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.
Open to international applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Dive Instruction & Guest Engagement
• Teach all levels of diving, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster, in accordance with PADI standards
• Guide fun dives with conservative dive plans
• Conduct briefings and debriefings with divers
• Lead and organise regular Dive Against Debris sessions
• Assist with guided snorkelling excursions when required
• Coral Restoration & Volunteer Leadership
• Teach REEF GURU Coral Restoration and Coral Conservation courses (certification to teach will be provided)
• Lead the Coral Restoration Volunteer Program, including:
• Collecting coral fragments for propagation
• Building and maintaining coral frames
• Deploying and maintaining rope nurseries, table nurseries, and coral trees
• Overseeing volunteer participation and data entry in coral restoration activities

Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum PADI Open Water Instructor certification, in active teaching status
• Strong understanding of coral biology (or a willingness to learn)
• Fluent English
• Familiarity with Indian Ocean coral species and coral ID (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with in-situ coral restoration, including attachment of coral fragments to artificial frames and nurseries, as well as maintenance
• Professional, polite, and guest-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards
• Organised, motivated, and willing to manage all aspects of a dive centre
• Physically fit, able to carry up to 20kg and work long hours in the ocean
• Experience diving under varying conditions
• Excellent communication, teamworking and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours during busy periods

Desirable:

• Prior experience working as a dive instructor with a certification record
• Conservation-oriented mindset
• Experience managing social media platforms for outreach and promotion
• Strong team-working skills and willingness to collaborate with a local marine conservation NGO
• Experience managing volunteers
• Experience working in a tropical, remote location

What we offer:

• 3 meals per day taken at One The Island guesthouse or Zelva restaurant
• Shared accommodation
• Work VISA
• Health insurance
• Domestic travel expenses covered at the start and end of your contract

What to expect:

• We are based in a local remote island which follows Islamic laws (no alcohol, no drugs or religious materials, dressed conservatively including while diving)
• The dive centre is open 6 days / week from 09.00 – 17.00. You will occasionally be expected to work outside these hours to complete administration tasks, night diving etc.
• On days off you can join Atoll Marine Centre and Atoll Volunteers for a free excursion (weather permitting) to explore the Atoll
• Opportunity to dive some of the best dive sites in the Maldives
• A welcoming community and a chance to meet people from all over the world