Overview
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 center 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. 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. 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.).
Qualifications:
A current PADI Scuba Instructor certification
Captains License, minimum RYA Powerboat Level 2
Current OWSI, MSDT certification or higher
Required Skills:
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
Preferred Skills:
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.
About The Island School
The Island School (islandschool.org), a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.
