Marine Biologist

The Red Sea Development Company

Job Responsibilities

General

• Reporting directly to the Dive Center Manager, assist in the smooth running of the dive center of the asset.
• Assist RSG Dive Operations in the development of other dive centers at other assets.
• Educate visiting divers about local marine life.
• Lead private marine biology dives.
• Teach all course to and above PADI standards.
• Lead visiting divers on dives from the asset.
• Work with Sustainability and RSZA departments to ensure alignment with sensitive and high-profile environmental issues in the development and operation of Marine Life and Underwater Tourism related assets.
• Work remotely and visit office as and when required.

Establishment of Dive Center: Pre-Opening

• Work alongside the Dive Center Manager to develop and deliver the dive centre and necessary components.
• Working alongside and supporting all RSG departments during Delivery stage to ensure targets are achieved, operational phasing is initiated when required and projects are delivered as designed.
• Become familiar with dive sites and marine life within reach of the asset.

Establishment of Dive Center: Post-Opening

• Manage standards of teaching and leading dives. Safety is paramount and always the first priority.
• All activities conducted from the Dive Center are conducted in a professional manner.
• Ensure all daily diving activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner.
• Ensure all courses are taught in a safe and professional manner, always ensuring that instructors err on the side of caution and that instructors follow all standards set forth by the training agency they represent.
• Ensure up to date and accurate records are kept pertaining to teaching activities.
• Assist with sales in the retail outlet.
• Conduct regular presentations about marine life for guests and colleagues
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, and the public.

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports

• Adopt and follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure the dive center operates in a controlled and consistent manner.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee and public safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of the dive center s systems, processes and practices considering international best practice , improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.