Marine Scientist & PADI SCUBA Instructor

Global Dive Jobs; Tanjung; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 111,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Private on-site accommodation

Three meals per day

Dive equipment use

One day off per week

Professional development

On-site facilities

Visa fees covered

Job summary

SORCE is seeking a passionate PADI SCUBA Instructor to join our team on Lombok, Indonesia. The role goes beyond teaching, involving marine conservation, reef research, and field-based science to enhance expedition guests' experiences.

Responsibilities include teaching courses from Open Water to Divemaster, conducting reef research, engaging guests, and participating in outreach while living on-site on a remote island.

Qualifications

• PADI SCUBA Instructor certification is mandatory.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Passion for marine conservation and field-based work.
• Experience engaging guests and teaching adults is preferred.
• Social media experience is a plus for outreach.

Responsibilities

• Teach PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster.
• Participate in coral reef and marine ecosystem research.

Skills

PADI SCUBA Instructor certification

Fluent English

Marine conservation

Guest engagement

Teaching adults

Social media experience

Education

BSc in Marine Science

MSc in Marine Science or higher

Job description

SORCE is looking for a passionate PADI SCUBA Instructor to join our team in Lombok, Indonesia, in a role that goes far beyond teaching dive courses. Our instructors are deeply involved in marine conservation, coral reef research and field-based science, while also helping deliver life-changing experiences and education for our expedition guests.

Location: Lombok, Indonesia

Start Date: As soon as possible

Position: Permanent position - annual rolling contract

Open to: Indonesian and non-Indonesian nationals

About the Role

• Teaching PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster
• Coral reef and marine ecosystem research
• Conservation fieldwork
• Social media and outreach
• Guest engagement and mentorship

Essential Requirements

• PADI SCUBA Instructor certification
• BSc degree in Marine Science
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Passionate about marine conservation
• Happy to live on-site in a remote island paradise
• Comfortable working flexible, non-standard hours

Desired Skills & Experience

• MSc degree in Marine Science or higher
• Social media experience
• Guest engagement experience
• Experience teaching adults

What We Offer

• Monthly stipend in line with local wages
• Private on-site accommodation
• Three meals per day
• Use of dive equipment
• One day off per week
• Opportunities for professional development
• Free use of all on-site equipment and facilities
• Visa fees covered