Dive Centre Supervisor

Client of Eram Talent

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of KCRI s dive centre, ensuring full readiness of staff, vessels, equipment, compressors, CCR units, and all dive-support systems.
• Scheduling & Logistics: Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly dive schedules, including training dives, scientific missions, operational dives, and safety drills.
• Safety & Compliance: Act as on-site Dive Safety Lead, ensuring all diving adheres to KCRI SOPs, international diving safety standards, and NEOM regulatory requirements.
• Emergency Preparedness: Lead emergency response planning and incident management, maintaining readiness of oxygen units, first-aid stations, AEDs, and all medical equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance Oversight: Supervise servicing, repairs, and maintenance for all dive equipment, cylinders, compressors, technical/CCR gear, and maintaining compliant servicing records.
• Inventory & Supplier Management: Maintain accurate inventory systems, equipment logs, and coordinate with external suppliers, service providers, and technical support partners.
• Project & Monitoring Systems: Manage project trackers, workflows, and monitoring systems to ensure efficient progress tracking, KPI reporting, and visibility of operational timelines and deliverables.
• Scientific & Restoration Support: Provide specialized dive support for coral restoration activities including collections, nursery work, installations, photogrammetry, and long-term monitoring.
• Team Training & Development: Train, mentor, and evaluate dive staff including instructors, deckhands, and support crew and coordinate professional development in technical diving, emergency response, and equipment maintenance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate dive logs, training records, equipment servicing logs, incident reports, and produce weekly and monthly operational reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor s degree in a relevant field such as marine operations, environmental management, business administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional diving qualifications at Instructor or Instructor-Trainer level (PADI, SSI, CMAS, or equivalent).
• Technical diving certifications, including CCR, Trimix, or other advanced technical diving credentials (strongly preferred).
• Emergency response qualifications, such as Diver Medic Technician (DMT), Diver Medic, or Instructor-level first aid/oxygen provider certifications (preferred).
• 6 10 years of experience in dive center management, dive operations leadership, or a senior operational diving role.
• Proven background in dive center operations, including scheduling, logistics, staff supervision, and safety management.
• Hands-on experience in equipment servicing and repair, including compressors, cylinders, CCR units, and technical diving equipment.
• Demonstrated competence in CCR and technical diving operations, including operational planning, safety protocols, and equipment oversight.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and manage multicultural dive teams.