Diver - Marine Operations

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual flights

Life insurance

F&B privileges

Discounted stays

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai seeks a certified Diver - Marine Operations to support underwater maintenance, guest dive activities, and safety procedures across our aquatic exhibits and dive programs.

You will conduct training, brief guests on safety and procedures, and ensure equipment readiness while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and guest experience in a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• Renewed PADI Divemaster certification with Discover Scuba Diving Leader or higher.
• Valid first aid certification.
• Excellent health and physical fitness for regular professional diving duties.
• Ability to pass the required annual dive medical examination.
• Ability to pass the departmental annual swimming assessment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all operating procedures, safety requirements, and diving protocols.
• Maintain aquatic exhibits, lagoons, pools, and related environments.
• Carry out underwater cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and operational support activities.
• Inspect scuba equipment regularly and keep diving gear in safe working condition.
• Report equipment defects, malfunctions, damage, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

PADI Divemaster

Discover Scuba Diving Leader

Professional scuba diving

Underwater maintenance

Aquatic exhibit maintenance

Dive equipment inspection

Dive log management

Guest dive instruction

Surface dive tendering

First aid response

Water rescue

Emergency drills

Dive medical compliance

Underwater cleaning

Marine animal safety

Conservation messaging

Guest safety briefings

Scuba equipment handling

Incident reporting

Physical fitness

Aquatic operations

Job description

Overview

Diver - Marine Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospitality opportunity for a certified diving professional who can support underwater maintenance, guest dive activities, colleague training, marine‑life operations, and emergency response at Atlantis Dubai. The role requires current PADI qualifications, excellent physical fitness, strong safety awareness, and confidence working near a diverse collection of marine animals.

Role Context

The Diver supports the safe operation, presentation, and maintenance of aquatic exhibits, lagoons, pools, and guest diving experiences across Atlantis Dubai. The position combines underwater maintenance, scuba equipment care, dive instruction, safety briefings, animal‑area support, emergency readiness, and accurate record‑keeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all operating procedures, safety requirements, and diving protocols contained in the Atlantis Dubai Dive Operations Manual.
• Maintain aquatic exhibits, lagoons, pools, and related environments above and below the water surface.
• Carry out underwater cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and operational support activities.
• Inspect scuba equipment regularly and keep diving gear in safe working condition.
• Report equipment defects, malfunctions, damage, or safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain accurate personal dive logs and records for guests or colleagues receiving dive instruction.
• Conduct approved dive training and practical instruction for colleagues when required.
• Deliver clear pre‑dive briefings covering safety procedures, equipment use, emergency actions, conservation messages, and resort information.
• Provide guests with confident, engaging, and easy‑to‑follow underwater activity instructions.
• Support guest dive programs while maintaining safety, service quality, and established operating standards.
• Perform surface dive tender duties for colleagues working underwater.
• Act as a trained first responder during diving incidents, aquatic emergencies, or medical situations.
• Participate in regular rescue drills, first aid refreshers, swim assessments, and emergency‑response exercises.
• Assist with auxiliary underwater activities including animal feeding, sign holding, access gating, and special operational programs.
• Work safely near marine animals while respecting animal welfare procedures and specialist team instructions.
• Support the movement and handling of heavy diving, cleaning, and underwater maintenance equipment.
• Monitor conditions before and during diving operations and communicate any emerging hazards.
• Maintain a safe, secure, hygienic, and healthy environment for guests, colleagues, and animals.
• Keep current with PADI requirements, diving procedures, first aid practices, and departmental training.
• Attend operational meetings, safety briefings, training sessions, and competency assessments.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Atlantis Dubai facilities, attractions, services, and guest offerings.
• Protect confidential operational, guest, colleague, and safety‑related information.
• Complete additional marine operations duties reasonably assigned by management.

Ideal Profile

• Renewed PADI Divemaster certification with Discover Scuba Diving Leader status or a higher qualification.
• Valid first aid certification.
• Excellent health and physical fitness for regular professional diving duties.
• Ability to pass the required annual dive medical examination.
• Ability to pass the departmental annual swimming assessment.
• Comfortable working underwater and in close proximity to marine animals.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving scuba tanks, dive equipment, cleaning tools, and related operational materials.
• Strong understanding of dive safety, rescue procedures, equipment preparation, and emergency response.
• Confident delivering guest and colleague safety briefings.
• Clear and professional written and spoken English.
• Mature, responsible, and safety‑conscious approach to assigned duties.
• Positive attitude with dependable work habits and strong personal discipline.
• Able to remain calm and make sound decisions during unexpected incidents.
• Comfortable working within a multicultural resort and marine operations team.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

Skills Set

• PADI Divemaster
• Discover Scuba Diving Leader
• Professional scuba diving
• Underwater maintenance
• Aquatic exhibit maintenance
• Dive equipment inspection
• Dive log management
• Guest dive instructionColleague dive training
• Surface dive tendering
• First aid response
• Water rescue
• Emergency drills
• Dive medical compliance
• Underwater cleaning
• Marine animal safety
• Conservation messaging
• Guest safety briefings
• Scuba equipment handling
• Incident reporting
• Physical fitness
• Aquatic operations

Why Join Us

This role offers a distinctive career path within Dubai's luxury Hospitality market, combining professional diving with marine operations, guest engagement, animal‑area support, and advanced safety responsibilities. Divers gain exposure to large‑scale aquatic environments, structured operating standards, specialist training, and unique underwater experiences across two internationally recognized resorts.

• Atlantis Resorts provides a competitive tax‑free salary in UAE Dirhams, comprehensive medical insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, incentive opportunities, food and beverage privileges, and discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide.
• Colleagues also benefit from continuous learning, internal mobility, wellbeing programs, and long‑term career development within the Kerzner International portfolio.