SCUBA Manager

Overview

Located in south Eleuthera, The Bahamas, The Island School was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change. With a focus on conservation, sustainability, and experiential education programs informed by world-class research, we are developing responsible citizens and leaders who can ensure a more sustainable future. The Island School is a single organization made up of several interconnected parts including: the Elementary Learning Center, Deep Creek Middle School, the High School Semester/Summer Term program, our Partnership Programs, and the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Regardless of your department or role, you’ll work and learn side-by-side with others across our community — united in a common purpose to grow together as intentional leaders and responsible stewards of our environment.

Job Summary

The Scuba Manager will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Dive Center, with specific responsibility for managing the use and maintenance of dive centre facilities to ensure the continued stability and safety of the dive center clients and staff. The Scuba Manager must ensure that best practices are researched and employed so as to maintain standards of excellence.

This position will work closely with the Scuba Educator who, along with the Scuba Manager, facilitate immersive learning experiences for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all scuba education and operations organization wide

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Risk management to review risk management protocols relating to scuba programs and operations

• Act as the liaison for all professional dive related organizations (i.e.: SSI, DAN, PADI).

• Responsible for overseeing the cleaning, maintenance, and servicing of all existing and new supplies and equipment including but not limited to:

  • Scuba cylinders, yearly (PSI/PCI - Professional Scuba Inspector/Professional Cylinder Inspector certification required to do this)
  • AquaLung gear
  • Compressor and fill station

• Collaborate with education leaders and scuba educator to design, schedule, and deliver scuba programming to students in the Semester and Summer Term Program, Deep Creek Middle School, and Partnership Programs

• Collaborate with all other scuba professionals at Island School to standardize scuba practices

• Create a scuba schedule assessing organizational scuba needs and working with other scuba professionals to support programs organization wide

• Support the planning and execution of scuba certification programs for staff

• Certifying students across educational departments, including but not limited to:

  • PADI Open Water Certification of Semester and Summer Students
  • PADI Open Water Certification for Deep Creek Middle School Grade 9 Students
  • PADI Open Water Certification for the Young Leadership Program
  • PADI Open Water Certification for Visiting Schools

• Maintain the scuba area of the boathouse, including but not limited to: organizing snorkel and scuba equipment

• Management of the Island School PADI insurance including but not limited to: ensuring all Island School dive professionals are insured, renewing Island School insurance, processing PADI fees for scuba instructors

• Be an active, collaborative, and positive member of The Island School community

• Demonstrate commitment to the wider mission and values of the Island School

• Create interdisciplinary connections between scuba diving and student learning outcomes

• Work professionally and cooperatively within the school community and broader South Eleuthera community

• Assist in the daily running of dive operations

• Uphold risk management of scuba activities

• Contribute to the daily functions and operations of our campus community (chores, farm, wet lab, dish crew, etc.)

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications

• A current PADI Scuba Instructor certification
• Captains License, minimum RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Current OWSI, MSDT certification or higher
• Experience working in an active dive operation
• Experience in Scuba equipment, gear/tank/compressor repair and maintenance
• Experience in managing and mentoring teams of people
• Experience in operating boats of various sizes
• Prior teaching experience in traditional and non-traditional settings
• Prior experience working underwater. i.e. with lift bags and tools

Competencies

• Able to survive and thrive in a small, tight-knit, green, sustainable campus community, located in a remote part of The Bahamas with a “can-do” attitude to address challenges and opportunities of such a place.
• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary educational setting to support place-based education
• The ability to thrive within a cross-cultural team
• A desire to support students, interns and staff to build leadership skills
• The ability to multitask, with strong planning and logistics skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) skills
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to the wider mission and values of The Cape Eleuthera Island School

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Accommodation and utilities
• On-campus meals when dining hall is open
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental reimbursement up to $300
• Life insurance
• 15 paid vacation days
• 7 paid sick days
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

The Cape Eleuthera Island School and its related entities operate year round and working hours vary depending on program needs. Programs and special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. The successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.

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