Dive Instructor

with The Bear Grylls Adventure


 
Activity Instructor
Watersports
locationLocation:
United Kingdom, Birmingham
start dateStart date:
salarySalary:
£9.00 per hour
training providedTraining provided





The Bear Grylls Adventure is a brand new attraction due to open in Autumn 2018 and is a world first attraction of its kind.

Nick Varney, CEO Merlin Entertainments, said: “The Bear Grylls Adventure is a one of a kind attraction – bringing together Bear, one of the most celebrated and recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure, and Merlin’s expertise in creating fantastic, memorable experiences for guests and families across the world.

“In a project that has taken nearly two years in the creation, Bear has been involved in each step of the attraction’s development – from the initial concept, to providing expertise and insight into the challenges. The market for adventure-based activities has incredible potential. Our research shows that nine out of ten young adults* are actively seeking adventure and challenge experiences, and this trend is set to continue.”

Visitors to The Bear Grylls Adventure can choose their greatest challenges from incredible headline activities, which include – Dive, Climb, iFLY (indoor skydiving) and the highest free-roam high ropes in Europe. In addition guests will be given entry to Basecamp, where everyone can learn and practice the skills needed for any great adventure in a selection of four group and individual challenges.

Challenges come in all shapes and sizes, from conquering small spaces, heights, the dark or facing creatures head to head. By testing focus and control, by learning a new skill or pushing stamina and drive with a new activity, adventurers will be able to test self-belief and physical and mental agility.

Bear Grylls said: “I have been so lucky to experience some of the toughest environments and challenges the world has to offer. When your greatest fears are laid bare, you have to keep your nerve and dig deep. That “never give up spirit” is what I hope to inspire in as many people as possible through this huge endeavour. The scale of challenges that can be found at Bear Grylls Adventure are truly mind blowing and it allows millions of others to find the courage and tenacity to conquer their own Everest.”

For more information please visit www.beargryllsadventure.com


Dive Instructor

typical day
The job description
a typical day

• Site based responsibility, with some global communication with regard to support and advice on dive specialism.

• Daily responsibility for the delivery of diving briefs and de-briefs including kit selection, disinfection and appropriate storage of equipment.

• Following agreed processes to ensure that all dive related purchases are within budget.

• Work regularly to review dive processes, risk assessments, and local legislation.

• As directed ensure completion of all diving record systems within to comply with standards of operation, HS(P)013, HS(G)005a and local legal requirements (e.g. Zoo Licence).

• Communicate confidently to displays and management as a dive expert on all dive activities, the environment and the displays creatures.

• Work with the displays team to ensure high levels of display presentation and maintenance.

• Deliver high quality of work level to ensure that all dive access areas are checked and safe to use.

• Work closely with the Dive and Curatorial Manager to enhance diving shows with the welfare of our animals as our number one priority.

• Working with the dive team and aquarist team to generate innovative ideas to enhance dive experience, displays maintenance and animal husbandry.

• As directed help with the installation of new trials that are key to creating more efficient diving and briefing practices.

• Explore new processes to improve Emergency Action Plans including entry and egress.

• Regular communication with dive safety officer and displays team or external consultants to resolve issues related to the diving equipment and facilities.

• Communicate all dive equipment issues to the Dive & Curatorial Manager

• Communicate animal health issues to the displays team in the absence of a dive safety officer.

• Communicate all H&S issues to the Dive & Curatorial Manager and/or Technical Health and Safety Manager

• Daily execution of H&S in conjunction with the site Dive & Curatorial Manager, local dive regulations and company diving policy HS(P)013 and HS(G)005a to ensure dives can commence.

• Work within the departmental / site guidelines, ensuring that on a daily and weekly basis the diving displays and dive equipment are maintained to high standard.

• A working knowledge of guiding divers allowing a ‘wow’ diving experience within company policies.




ideal candidate
Who are we looking for?
what makes you the ideal candidate

• Ideally a minimum of PADI Instructor with proven dive experience with a working knowledge of the correct use of dive equipment, however we may consider PADI Dive Masters and Rescue Divers
• As gained through significant experience as a SCUBA Diver in dive practice and theory including Emergency Action Plans, decompression theory, equipment maintenance and peak performance buoyancy.
• Knowledge of the Water Environment, which will allow the identification and resolution of problems with the environment for diving activities.
• A good understanding of dive profiles, dive logging and dive theory to ensure dives are within company policies. Resolution of routine diving related problems, via communication with Dive safety officer and displays team.




our offer
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your next adventure job

Alongside a competitive annual salary and 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays you can look forward to enjoying a great benefits package including a Group Personal Pension Plan, Merlin Magic pass which gives you free admission to all of Merlin’s attractions worldwide, Employee Assistance Programme, Childcare Vouchers, Life Assurance, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants, 40% discount online off of Lego, and much more!

 

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