We are Opal Diving Club our goal is to be the leader in diving education recreational diving adventures and marine conservation providing toptier equipment and expertise for divers of all levels. We are seeking team members to join us and deliver unforgettable purposedriven experiences.
Opal Diving Club is the signature product of JABA a subsidiary of Baheej Investment Company and owned by ASFAR a Saudi Tourism Investment Company under the Public Investment Fund operates in collaboration with AWN Enterprises and Tamimi Group. As a premier Destination Management Company (DMC) JABA is redefining tourism and leisure in Yanbu and surrounding regions.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Adhere to PADI standards relevant to dive site depths and conditions.
Adhere to Opal Diving Club standards of procedures.
Welcome customers and help with diving operations.
Facilitate the choice of the daily dive sites with the diving team according to the diving operations agenda.
Carry on prepost activity boating equipment preparation and care.
Conduct boat briefings as required.
Ensure the highest boat and Opal safety standards are respected always.
Carry on daytoday cleaning and/or maintenance of the diving vessels and its components.
Effectively manage guests requests and complaints.
In addition:
PreOpening
Work alongside the Diving Manager to setup and deliver the diving vessels and necessary components.
Assist Diving Manager with new dive sites research.
Assist with and facilitate relations paperwork and operations with coast guard.
PostOpening
Support the implementation of all Opal policies procedures and guidelines to ensure the dive centre runs smoothly consistently and under proper control.
Support the implementation of safety quality and environmental policies to ensure safety legal compliance highquality service and environmental responsibility.
Ensure boat routine maintenance is scheduled and carried out when needed.
Assist the Diving Manager in the smooth and efficient running of all boat operation.
Requirements
Requirements
Technical
Commercial Captain License or equivalent valid in Saudi Arabia permitting the driving of a 49ft yacht to dive sites up to 25/30NM off the shores of Yanbu.
STCW Basic Training or equivalent
Clean police record.
Minimum 5 year experience as captain of a diving boat.
Vessel and engine maintenance knowledge.
Fluent in English and Arabic is a must.
Working knowledge of boating tours allowing for delivery of a wow experience.
Working knowledge of boating equipment engines and navigational tools.
Knowledge of Yanbu and/or Red Sea marine life seasons.
Personal
Excellent communicator and public talking.
Able to work with different cultures and nationalities.
Well organized and punctual is a must.
Enthusiastic hardworking and safety oriented.
Customer service focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skills
Whale shark spotting knowledge and experience (preferably in Yanbu).
Experience working within the luxury hospitality sector.