Fancy taking the plunge with over 1,000 aquatic creatures including Blacktip Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, and tropical fish? If you’re a hardworking and expert PADI Diving Instructor, then prepare to experience the incredible!

As a Dive Instructor you’ll be responsible for operating the PADI DSD Dive Experience on a day-to-day basis, delivering an outstanding guest experience and always ensuring guest safety.  We are looking for Part-Time Dive Instructor who can work mostly weekends and school holidays and therefore a flexible approach is a must. Due to the nature of the role the successful applicants must be aged 18 and over.

The Dive Instructors core responsibility is the leading of the PADI Discover Scuba Dive experiences in a purpose-built aquarium. This will include briefing and overseeing guest dive experiences in the Bear Grylls Adventure Ocean Tank and having the right attitude and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

You will also ensure the appropriate storage and maintenance of our dive equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, local guidelines, and company policies. Health and Safety is at the forefront of all activities.

This role is fixed-term, seasonal, offering a minimum of 15 guaranteed hours per week. Our attractions are open daily so full availability is needed, including weekends, bank holidays and during peak seasons.

• A minimum level of PADI Assistant Instructor (Renewed and in teaching status) with validated dive experience and already hold or able to obtain prior to starting- a HSE Diving Medical
• A solid understanding of dive equipment to ensure accurate maintenance is carried out in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, local regulations and company diving policy.
• Significant experience as a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor in dive practice and theory including Emergency Action Plans and equipment maintenance.
• A working knowledge of guiding divers, allowing for delivery of a ‘wow’ experience.
• A good understanding of dive logging and problem resolution to ensure accurate communication in line with company policy.
• Health and Safety is your number one priority.
• Emergency Oxygen Provider is beneficial but can also be trained on site.
• A First Aid certificate is beneficial but can also be trained on site.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness

Alongside helping adventurers experience SCUBA diving, you’ll also receive:

• Monthly Bonus based on customer satisfaction
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% online LEGO discount
• Access to an employee discount website
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Free parking
• Five-minute walk from Birmingham International Train Station

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at gatewayuk.recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.