DIVE MASTER

  Panama

Panama City

Length of Position: 1 year minimum
Dates: Must be able to start soon.

Description: This position is to manage and grow the dive operation at the Coral Lodge. The position involves full responsibility for the dive shop, care and maintenance of equipment as well as care and maintenance of the lodge's 3 boats. The candidate must be able to captain small boats, run all dive excursions and provide PADI courses to the guests. The candidate must also be prepared to help out with other activities and tours offered by the resort when diving isn't required.

Highlights:
- The position includes lodging and basic meals.
- A pleasant work environment and a beautiful beach location.
- Assistant management potential
- A percentage of diving revenue included in pay package
- Great diving experience with lots of exploration
- Upscale clientele
- A variety of activities

Qualifications:
- Certified current PADI Dive Master or equivilant
- Pleasant outgoing personality
- Experience with boats and ocean conditions.
- Excellent English
- Some Spanish required
- Good organizational skills
- Experience with repairs and maintenance to dive equipment

Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification

Salary / Pay: The salary would depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications. In general the Lodge's pay scale is 20% higher than similar jobs in the local economy. The position would receive a percentage of diving revenue as well as gratuities. Important note: All candidates should specify their salary expectation apart from basic living expenses which the lodge would cover.

Experience Required: yes

- Experience in leading diving tours and educating PADI students. - Some experience in running a dive shop. - Some managerial experience. - No younger than 28 years old.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Panama Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Coral Lodge's Mission Statement: To pioneer a new and remote destination with a sustainable luxury eco-lodge which sets a standard and serves as a model for development in the area while generating a profit for investors, protecting the local environment, improving the well being of local villagers and introducing its guests to a luxuriant host environment and the need for it's conservation. To become the most best eco/adventure lodge and dive habitat in Central America.

Year Founded: 2002