Mermaid Divers – The Lost World Aquarium

PADI; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage privileges

Health insurance (with dental)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive programme

Wellness and social initiatives

Job summary

Mermaid Divers – The Lost World Aquarium in Dubai seeks an experienced mermaid performer for underwater shows, meet-and-greets, and events. You will swim in a mermaid tail, execute routines, and participate in rehearsals, fittings, and promotional activities.

The role requires certified free diving, strong swimming, and English proficiency, with a focus on safety, stamina, and interaction with guests. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Certified free diver with a recognized free diving certification.
• Must demonstrate strong swimming skills by successfully passing annual departmental swim test.
• Must have the ability to hold breath underwater for extended periods.
• Previous experience in aquatic performance, synchronized swimming, diving, or dance preferred.
• Comfortable performing in front of large crowds and engaging with children and adults.
• Ability to swim and perform underwater for extended periods in varying water temperatures.
• Endurance for repetitive movements and extended periods in costume.
• Excellent health and physical condition; passes annual dive medical.
• Ability to lift or carry costume elements or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to wear and swim in a monofin or mermaid tail for extended periods.
• CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Positive attitude and strong work ethics.
• Must be articulate and confident in written and spoken english.
• Must be comfortable performing assigned duties in close proximity to all animals in our collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a mermaid in underwater shows, meet-and-greets, and themed events.
• Swim gracefully in a mermaid tail while executing choreographed routines or improvisational movements.
• Participate in rehearsals, costume fittings, and promotional activities.
• Maintain physical fitness and water safety proficiency.
• Follow safety procedures and emergency protocols as instructed by staff or Dive Safety Officer.
• Follows all policies and procedures set in the Atlantis Dubai Dive Operations Manual
• Assist in the care, maintenance, and cleaning of mermaid costumes and equipment.
• Logs and reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains dive logs and records of own dives.
• Ensures a complete understanding and adheres to policies of all division / department policies.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for both people and animals.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested and required.
• Maintains a sound knowledge of the Company’s facilities and related services.
• Maintains confidentiality of information always received.
• Performs other reasonable duties throughout the Division as requested by management.

Skills

Free diving certification

Strong swimming skills

English proficiency

Job description

Mermaid Divers – The Lost World Aquarium

About The Role

• Perform as a mermaid in underwater shows, meet-and-greets, and themed events.
• Swim gracefully in a mermaid tail while executing choreographed routines or improvisational movements.
• Participate in rehearsals, costume fittings, and promotional activities.
• Maintain physical fitness and water safety proficiency.
• Follow safety procedures and emergency protocols as instructed by staff or Dive Safety Officer.
• Follows all policies and procedures set in the Atlantis Dubai Dive Operations Manual
• Assist in the care, maintenance, and cleaning of mermaid costumes and equipment.
• Logs and reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains dive logs and records of own dives.
• Ensures a complete understanding and adheres to policies of all division / department policies.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for both people and animals.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested and required.
• Maintains a sound knowledge of the Company’s facilities and related services.
• Maintains confidentiality of information always received.
• Performs other reasonable duties throughout the Division as requested by management.

About You

• Certified free diver with a recognized free diving certification.
• Must demonstrate strong swimming skills by successfully passing annual departmental swim test.
• Must have the ability to hold breath underwater for extended periods.
• Previous experience in aquatic performance, synchronized swimming, diving, or dance preferred.
• Comfortable performing in front of large crowds and engaging with children and adults.
• Ability to swim and perform underwater for extended periods in varying water temperatures.
• Endurance for repetitive movements and extended periods in costume.
• Excellent health and physical condition; passes annual dive medical.
• Ability to lift or carry costume elements or equipment up to [e.g., 25 lbs].
• Ability to wear and swim in a monofin or mermaid tail for extended periods.
• CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Positive attitude and strong work ethics.
• Must be articulate and confident in written and spoken english.
• Must be comfortable performing assigned duties in close proximity to all animals in our collection.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.