Dive Boat Captian

• Adhere to PADI standards relevant to dive site depths and conditions.
• Adhere to Opal Diving Club standards of procedures.
• Welcome customers and help with diving operations.
• Facilitate the choice of the daily dive sites with the diving team according to the diving operations

agenda.

• Carry on pre-post activity boating equipment preparation and care.

• Conduct boat briefings as required.

• Ensure the highest boat and Opal safety standards are respected at all times.

• Carry on day-to-day cleaning and/or maintenance of the diving vessels and its components.

• Effectively manage guests’ requests and complaints.

• Work alongside the Diving Manager to set-up and deliver the diving vessels and necessary components.

• Assist Diving Manager with new dive sites research.

• Assist with and facilitate relations, paperwork and operations with coast guard.

• Support the implementation of all Opal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the dive center runs smoothly, consistently, and under proper control.

• Support the implementation of safety, quality, and environmental policies to ensure safety, legal

  compliance, high-quality service, and environmental responsibility.

• Ensure boat routine maintenance is scheduled and carried out when needed.

  • Assist the Diving Manager in the smooth and efficient running of all boat operations.

Technical

• Boating licenses TBD
• Clean police record.
• Minimum 5 year experience as captain of a diving boat.
• Vessel and engine maintenance knowledge.
• Fluent in English and Arabic is a must.
• Working knowledge of boating tours, allowing for delivery of a “wow” experience.
• Working knowledge of boating equipment, engines and navigational tools.
• Knowledge of Yanbu and/or Red Sea marine life seasons.

Personal

• Excellent communicator and public talking.
• Able to work with different cultures and nationalities.
• Well organized and punctual is a must.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and safety oriented.
• Customer service focused with excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

• Whale shark spotting knowledge and experience (preferably in Yanbu).
• Experience working within the luxury hospitality sector.