Dive Instructor / Marine Biologist

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About Silver Sands

Silver Sands is the leading company that provides dive, water sports and excursions in the Maldives, offering its services to 18 luxury resorts in the Maldives.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Dive Instructor / Marine Biologist who shares our dedication to excellence and a passion for crafting memorable guest experiences. As part of a diverse and dynamic team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional, award-winning service to our valued guests.

Responsibilities

• Leading PADI courses at all levels with a professional, friendly approach, ensuring full compliance with PADI standards and regulations
• Guiding divers and snorkelers of varying skill levels to local dive sites
• Managing the dive reception, handling guest reservations, diver registrations, and issuing dive equipment
• Ensuring all gear is prepared for students and divers before guest arrivals
• Providing and facilitating for the sale of water sports and diving promotional materials, dive and water sports equipment
• Assisting in other activities organized and operated by the Dive and Water Sports Centre
• Ensure compliance with PADI safety regulations, local and international diving standards

Qualifications and experience

• Proficient in English; additional languages (French, German, Russian or Spanish) are a plus
• PADI Dive Instructor or higher teaching status required
• Qualified Marine Biologist (min. BSc); any experience in coral nurseries
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dive professional
• Well-groomed and eager to learn and engage in activities such as water sports
• Enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated, flexible, and approachable
• Sales-driven with a strong guest-oriented focus

Salary and benefits

• A 12-month contract with competitive salary package
• Ticket allowance upon completion of 12 months
• Annual leave with basic salary
• Accommodation, full board, work permit visas, and related expenses covered
• Medical insurance and medical check-up upon arrival
• Resort benefits

Location and schedule

Maldives, at one of the luxury resorts Silver Sands serves. The posting does not name the resort.

Deadline and how to apply

Application deadline: 20 October 2026. Send your CV to jobs@silversands.com.mv.