We are looking for either a single person or a couple to become part of our management team. This can be a challenging and is a high profile position. We require the person to be a strong leader, creative with a lot of drive and ambition and to be able to think on your feet. The dive centre is a PADI 5 * Resort situated in one of Zanzibar’s leading 5 * resorts.
Skills needed
Effective problem solving skills and decision making
Ability to get hands on with all maintenance and mechanical operations
Experience on repair and maintenance of Mercury EFI motors and Scubapro equipment
Very high confidence level in whatever you do
Be computer literate, work, excel, publisher and photo shop
Imperative to have attention to detail
Have financial management skills
A proven track record of successfully managing a busy dive centre (at least 3 years experience)
Ability to insist on and achieve the high standards of safety and customer care required
Excellent time management and staff coordination
Strong sales abilities
Padi MSDT or higher certification
Additional Skills
Any additional languages, must speak English. French or Italian a plus
Previous work experience in Africa
Able to live in a remote location
To be able to “think outside the box”
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, coordination of courses, boat charters, management of staff, normal dive centre day to day running, compressor room, equipment maintenance, outboard maintenance, training facilities, dive centre admin and accounting, teaching and hotel liaison.
The position is available from end November 2010.
Please send a detailed CV, with contactable references and a photo to [pay]gary@zanlink.com[/pay] .
Please be aware that we cannot reply to all applications, and that we will reply to you if you make it onto the shortlist only.