Dive Instructor - Fiji

Dive Instructor: Lead Marine Conservation in Fiji

Location: Dawasamu, Fiji | Start Date: ASAP

🌊 WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE MEETS THE OCEAN'S FUTURE

You’ve spent years mastering the blue, but now you’re looking for something more: a chance to use your professional diving skills to spark a global movement. You are a leader who understands that every dive is an opportunity to educate, every safety check is a commitment to excellence, and every student you train is a future guardian of the reef.

In the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, you won't just be a Dive Instructor; you will be the lead expert guiding international volunteers and local community members through their own transformative journeys. You are the mentor who turns a beginner into a conservationist and a Divemaster candidate into a professional.

✨ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As the Dive Instructor, you are the heartbeat of our marine operations. Based in the heart of the South Pacific, your mission is to maintain world-class diving standards while fostering a culture of safety and passion. While our teams focus on coral reef monitoring and marine research, you ensure that the "engine room" of the dive operation - the training, the gear, and the safety protocols - is flawless.

This role is for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves communal living, and finds joy in the success of their students.

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Master of Training: Lead the instructor team to train volunteers and local community members in PADI courses, from Open Water through to professional Divemaster and specialties.

Safety Architect: Ensure Emergency First Response (EFR) training is delivered to the highest standard for all participants, staff, and partners.

Equipment Stewardship: Take charge of scuba equipment maintenance and scheduling, ensuring all gear and first aid kits are in peak condition and meet GVI standards.

Operational Excellence: Assist with the daily logistics and upkeep of a remote marine conservation base, ensuring a high standard of health and safety through proactive reviews.

Community Leadership: Support the day-to-day management of a diverse group of international volunteers, acting as a mentor both in and out of the water.

Adaptive Support: Embrace the "one team" spirit, assisting with various conservation projects or base tasks as needed to ensure the mission's success.

🚀 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

You are ambitious, purpose-driven, and possess the resilience needed for remote island life. You understand that being a GVI leader means being "on" and accessible, acting as a steady guide for those discovering the underwater world for the first time.

Professional Skills & Experience:

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor: Active teaching status is essential.

Safety Certified: Up-to-date EFR Instructor teaching status and professional dive insurance.

Technical Expertise: Proven experience in managing safe diving standards and basic IT skills.

Equipment Maintenance: A qualification in dive gear maintenance (ideally Aqualung/Tusa) is a major advantage.

Language & Culture: Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus); experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for marine conservation and a sense of humor that keeps the team motivated.

🎉 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

While you guide our volunteers, we ensure you have the support and security to grow your own career.

The Essentials: Monthly stipend, shared accommodation, food, and covered visa costs.

Security: Comprehensive emergency medical and travel insurance.

Growth & Support: Access to a training fund, leadership development, and in-house counseling.

Global Community: Transparency from leadership, a social fund, and opportunities to advance across our 17 worldwide locations.

Culture: Join a team that laughs a lot, genuinely cares for one another, and celebrates the impact we make together.

🌱 WORKING AT GVI

At GVI, we're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on our planet and its people. Our dedicated teams are actively working to address global challenges and together, we leverage a diverse set of specialised skills to pursue a shared vision: cultivating a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Working at GVI is fast-paced and fun. You will join a community that values passion, authenticity and innovation, and where we treat each other with respect. But we can do better than words to show you who we are! To see what it's really like to work for GVI: 

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✅ YOUR NEXT STEP

This is more than a diving job—it’s a leadership mission in one of the most beautiful corners of the world.

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter sharing why you are the best fit to lead our diving operations in Fiji.

Please note: We do our best to respond to everyone, but due to high volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 3–4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.