Instructor/Dive Shop Manager (Full time)

Instructor/Dive Shop Manager (Full time) Job Description

Work and dive in beautiful FIJI at Rainbow Reef - the Soft Coral Capital of the World! Location: Taveuni, Fiji - remote island resort. NO COUPLES. One role only.

About the role

Lead our dive operation as the Dive Shop Manager and Lead Instructor, splitting time between land based management and in water guiding/instruction. You'll be the senior operational decision maker for the dive shop (reporting to the resort GM), responsible for safety, guest experience, staffing, equipment, and daily logistics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full room and board.
• $200 USD per week + guest gratuities
• 20% commission on courses
• Employer sponsored work visa and bond provided (bond repayment required if employment ends before one year)
• PADI dues paid after 1 year of employment

Key Responsibilities

Operations: Oversee daily dive/snorkel operations - boats, tanks, equipment, safety gear, SOP compliance, emergency response, and independent operational decisions (weather, guest ability). Maintain O2/first aid kits.

• Lead certified divers and snorkelers, teach scuba courses and Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experiences, and actively promote and sell dive/snorkel courses and excursions to guests.

Oversee boat and engine maintenance schedules, ensure regular servicing and record keeping, and maintain compliance with local government inspections and audits.

Guest experience: Coordinate with sales/front desk from booking to post visit feedback, resolve guest issues, track daily sales and activity.

• Team leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage instructors, DMs, and captains; run regular team briefings and safety trainings.

• Equipment & admin: Manage equipment distribution, maintenance, inventory, student and staff records, liability releases, etc.
• Marketing: Capture quality above and below water images and contribute to dive/snorkel social media and marketing.
• Community & suppliers: Maintain supplier relationships and positive local engagement.

Working Conditions

• Six day work week (approx. 7:00-16:00; seasonal variations).

Opportunity for evening "sundowners" guest time for sales of DSDs/courses.

• Quiet, remote island environment.

Required Qualifications

• PADI MSDT, minimum 500 logged dives.
• EFR Instructor & O2 Provider Instructor.
• Nitrox Instructor
• Up to date Rescue Diver instruction and strong safety mindset.
• Professional English (additional languages a plus).
• Prior experience in Fiji or the South Pacific.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and cultural adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled underwater photographer.
• Social media/marketing experience.

Personal Attributes

• Calm, mature, solution oriented, team and guest focused.
• Respectful, culturally aware, receptive to feedback.
• Comfortable with island living, self motivated and able to thrive in a quiet, remote environment away from social nightlife; can maintain a positive, proactive attitude during downtime.
• Out going, approachable, and fun!