Lead Mermaid - Show Standards and Training

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai seeks a Lead Mermaid to manage show standards, training, and safety across underwater performances. The role centers on delivering high-quality Mermaid experiences, coaching colleagues, and ensuring choreographic integrity and equipment readiness.

Ideal candidates have Freediver and Mermaid certifications, 2–5 years in aquatic or guest-facing performance, and a track record in mentoring or training within a live show environment. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Freediver certification is required.
• Mermaid certification is required.
• Strong safety awareness and show discipline are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater Mermaid routines for scheduled shows.
• Deliver confident guest interactions during meet-and-greets and events.
• Maintain choreography and costume standards across performances.
• Mentor Mermaid Trainees and support training, rehearsals, and operations.
• Ensure safety protocols and Dive Operations procedures are followed.
• Prepare equipment and assist with show planning and dry activations.

Skills

Underwater performance

Mermaid choreography

Mentoring

Show management

Freediving

Breath-hold

Diving

Monofin swimming

Water safety

Education

Freediver certification

Mermaid certification

Tools

CPR training

First Aid training

Lifeguard training

Job description

Lead Mermaid - Show Standards and Training Job Snapshot

Role: Lead Mermaid - Show Standards and Training

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Art/Creative

Experience: 2-5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Lead Mermaid - Show Standards and Training position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a senior performance role within the Hospitality industry. Atlantis Dubai seeks a certified aquatic performer to deliver Mermaid experiences, coach less-experienced colleagues, maintain choreography and costume standards, and support the safe daily operation of underwater and guest-facing programs.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Art/Creative

Salary: AED 8000-13000 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

Role Context

The Lead Mermaid operates between the performer and program-leadership levels. While remaining active in shows and guest activities, the role assists the Head Mermaid with training, readiness checks, operational planning, mentoring, equipment care, and the consistent application of safety and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform underwater Mermaid routines for scheduled shows and special programs.
• Participate in meet-and-greets, themed events, photographs, and promotional activities.
• Execute choreography and approved improvisational movement in a Mermaid tail.
• Deliver confident guest interactions for children, adults, and international audiences.
• Maintain consistent character presentation and show awareness.
• Support the Head Mermaid with daily team and performance planning.
• Help prepare performance rooms, tails, costumes, props, and accessories.
• Confirm that performers and equipment are ready before scheduled activities.
• Reinforce choreography, trident handling, and guest-interaction requirements.
• Support dry activations, Dolphin Meet and Greet, and Shark Lagoon programs.
• Assist with private experiences and other revenue-supporting activities.
• Mentor Mermaid Trainees and Mermaids during rehearsals and operations.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, punctuality, reliability, and safety awareness.
• Help developing performers understand show and workplace expectations.
• Participate in show reviews and provide constructive operational input.
• Maintain personal fitness, water confidence, and breath-control ability.
• Attend rehearsals, safety exercises, costume fittings, and required training.
• Follow instructions issued by Dive Operations and the Dive Safety Officer.
• Comply with the Atlantis Dubai Dive Operations Manual.
• Maintain accurate records of personal dives.
• Clean, dry, inspect, and correctly store Mermaid equipment.
• Report defective, unsafe, missing, or worn items immediately.
• Monitor assigned stocks such as makeup, accessories, or performance essentials.
• Accept ownership of assigned areas covering costumes, inventory, choreography, or training.
• Maintain safe conditions for performers, guests, colleagues, and animals.
• Communicate professionally with marine, dive, entertainment, and operational teams.
• Attend briefings and departmental meetings.
• Protect confidential guest, colleague, and operational information.

Ideal Profile

• Between 2 and 5 years of relevant aquatic or guest-facing performance experience.
• Experience may include Mermaid work, synchronized swimming, freediving, diving, dance, theatre, or character entertainment.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting mentoring, training, show delivery, or an operational responsibility is preferred.
• Recognized Freediver certification is required.
• Recognized Mermaid certification is required.
• Able to pass the annual departmental swim test.
• Able to complete the required annual dive medical or fitness assessment.
• Strong breath-hold ability appropriate to assigned performances.
• Comfortable performing underwater in different temperatures.
• Physically capable of repetitive movement and extended costume use.
• Able to swim in a monofin or Mermaid tail for sustained periods.
• Able to handle, clean, move, and store costumes and equipment.
• CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain them.
• Confident speaking English during programs, briefings, and team communication.
• Comfortable working near animals within the Atlantis collection.
• Positive, dependable, mature, and willing to apply feedback.
• Available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and special activations.

Skills Set

• Underwater performance
• Mermaid choreography
• Performer mentoring
• Show-quality control
• Freediving
• Synchronized swimming
• Breath-hold techniques
• Monofin swimming
• Watermanship
• Aquatic safety
• Emergency response
• Dive Operations procedures
• Trident handling
• Character interaction
• Guest entertainment
• Dry activations
• Rehearsal support
• Costume readiness
• Equipment inspection
• Tail care
• Inventory monitoring
• Dive logs
• CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding

Why Join Us

The position offers a competitive tax-free salary in UAE Dirhams, medical insurance with dental coverage, annual home flights, life insurance, incentives, dining privileges, and reduced rates at Kerzner properties. It also provides a valuable step toward performance leadership through mentoring responsibility, specialist training, operational ownership, and exposure to distinctive marine entertainment programs.

• competitive tax-free salary in UAE Dirhams
• medical insurance with dental coverage
• annual home flights
• life insurance
• incentives
• dining privileges
• reduced rates at Kerzner properties

About the Company

Atlantis Dubai brings together Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal under Kerzner International. These destination resorts combine luxury stays, renowned restaurants, aquatic attractions, marine environments, entertainment, and wellness experiences. Their integrated workforce includes more than 6000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities.