Head Mermaid - Aquatic Performance

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Health insurance

Annual home flights

Life insurance

Incentives

Dining privileges

Kerzner discounts

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai is seeking a Head Mermaid - Aquatic Performance to lead the Mermaid program across underwater and dry activations. The role combines active underwater performance with leadership responsibilities, safety oversight, and guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in aquatic/performance roles and 2+ years in management, with Mermaid certification mandatory. Availability for evenings, weekends, and special events is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aquatic or guest-facing performance experience.
• 2+ years in management, supervision, coaching, or program leadership.
• Mermaid certification is required; instructor-level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mermaid team and establish safety, professionalism, performance, and guest interaction standards.
• Represent the Mermaid program as its operational leader and ambassador.
• Oversee choreography for underwater shows, meet-and-greets, children’s parties, and events.
• Review and refresh performance content to keep experiences engaging and innovative.
• Maintain show quality across underwater and dry activities.
• Conduct monthly performance discussions and development sessions.
• Coordinate rehearsals, safety drills, and training sessions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and career development.
• Assess performer readiness and progression fairly.
• Prepare daily schedules for shows and guest interactions.

Skills

Mermaid performance

Underwater choreography

Freediving

Synchronized swimming

Monofin swimming

Breath control

Aquatic safety

Dive operations

Emergency preparedness

CPR

First Aid

Rescue training

Show direction

Performance coaching

Rehearsal planning

Costume and equipment care

Guest entertainment

Children's interactions

Special-event activation

COUPA

Rostering systems

Procurement

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Program development

Education

Mermaid certification

Instructor-level Mermaid certification

Freediving certification

Job description

Head Mermaid - Aquatic Performance

Job Snapshot Role: Head Mermaid - Aquatic Performance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Art/Creative Experience: Minimum 5 years, including 2 years in leadership Job Type: Full-time

The Head Mermaid - Aquatic Performance position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a specialized entertainment leadership opportunity within the Hospitality industry. Atlantis Dubai seeks an experienced aquatic performer to lead its Mermaid program, maintain show quality and safety, develop performers, coordinate daily operations, and create innovative guest experiences across underwater and dry activations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Art/Creative Salary: AED 12000-20000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

The Head Mermaid combines active underwater performance with program leadership, choreography, training, administration, safety readiness, and commercial development. The role leads Mermaid Trainees, Mermaids, and Senior Mermaids while maintaining professional experiences for guests, colleagues, and the animals within Atlantis Dubai 's care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Mermaid team and establish standards for safety, professionalism, performance, and guest interaction.
• Represent the Mermaid program as its operational leader and ambassador.
• Oversee choreography for underwater shows, meet-and-greets, children 's parties, and special events.
• Review and refresh performance content to keep experiences engaging and innovative.
• Maintain consistent show quality across underwater and dry activities.
• Conduct monthly performance discussions and individual development sessions.
• Provide constructive feedback and identify training requirements.
• Coordinate rehearsals, safety drills, emergency exercises, and skill-development sessions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and career development.
• Assess performer readiness, professional conduct, team contribution, and progression fairly.
• Prepare daily schedules for shows and guest interactions.
• Lead morning briefings and communicate performance and safety priorities.
• Coordinate team deployment according to business and operational requirements.
• Perform in underwater shows, promotional activities, themed events, and private experiences.
• Swim in a mermaid tail while completing choreographed and improvised movements.
• Participate in costume fittings, rehearsals, photo opportunities, and marketing activities.
• Maintain swimming fitness, breath-control capability, and water-safety readiness.
• Follow the Atlantis Dubai Dive Operations Manual and instructions from the Dive Safety Officer.
• Maintain personal dive logs and required performance records.
• Inspect, clean, and care for mermaid costumes and equipment.
• Report equipment defects immediately and recommend replacements when needed.
• Advise management on mermaid tails, costumes, props, and performance equipment.
• Maintain adequate stocks of makeup, hair products, and other consumables.
• Use Atlantis systems for rostering, procurement, ordering, and recordkeeping.
• Develop professional relationships with equipment suppliers.
• Support Dolphin Meet and Greet, Shark Lagoon, photo, private, and special-event activations.
• Help develop dry activities and other revenue-generating guest programs.
• Maintain a safe environment for performers, guests, colleagues, and animals.
• Attend required meetings, training, and operational briefings.
• Protect confidential information and follow departmental policies.
• Drive continuous improvement across performance quality, safety, and program operations.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant aquatic or guest-facing performance experience.
• Suitable backgrounds include Mermaid performance, freediving, synchronized swimming, diving, dance, theatre, or character entertainment.
• At least 2 years of management, supervision, coaching, training, or program leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a performance team, show operation, or guest-facing program.
• Recognized Mermaid certification is required.
• Instructor-level Mermaid or Freediving certification is preferred.
• Willing to obtain instructor-level certification if formal training responsibilities require it.
• Able to pass the annual departmental swim test.
• Able to complete the required annual dive medical or fitness assessment.
• Capable of holding breath underwater for extended periods.
• Comfortable swimming and performing in varying water temperatures.
• Able to wear a monofin, mermaid tail, or costume for extended periods.
• Physically capable of repetitive movement and handling costume equipment.
• CPR, First Aid, and Rescue training or willingness to obtain these qualifications.
• Comfortable performing before large audiences and interacting with children and adults.
• Willing to work near the animals within the Atlantis collection.
• Confident and clear spoken English.
• Mature, responsible, safety-conscious, and receptive to feedback.
• Available for evenings, weekends, holidays, private events, and special activations.

Skills Set

• Mermaid performance
• Underwater choreography
• Freediving
• Synchronized swimming
• Monofin swimming
• Breath control
• Aquatic safety
• Dive operations
• Emergency preparedness
• CPR
• First Aid
• Rescue training
• Show direction
• Performance coaching
• Rehearsal planning
• Costume and equipment care
• Guest entertainment
• Children 's interactions
• Special-event activation
• COUPA
• Rostering systems
• Procurement
• Inventory management
• Supplier coordination
• Program development

Why Join Us

• competitive tax-free salary in UAE Dirhams
• health insurance with dental coverage
• annual home flights
• life insurance
• incentive opportunities
• dining privileges
• discounted rates at Kerzner properties worldwide

The position also offers specialist training, creative program ownership, leadership development, international career mobility, and the opportunity to shape distinctive aquatic entertainment experiences.

About the Company

Atlantis Dubai is part of Kerzner International and includes Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal. Together, the resorts deliver luxury accommodation, dining, entertainment, marine attractions, wellness, and immersive guest experiences. More than 6000 colleagues from 129 nationalities work across both destinations, supported by shared operational and back-of-house functions.