We have an exciting job position available here at BAD!
Are you passionate about Scuba Diving and want to work in the industry?
This role is ideal for an energetic and enthusiastic PADI Diver. Working in this busy Dive Centre, you will gain experience in all aspects of Dive Centre operation. Ideally you need to be a PADI Rescue Diver or above, looking to work towards becoming an Instructor soon.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
Daily Dive Centre operation including customer calls, equipment advice and sales, marketing, cylinder filling, supporting instructional staff / instructing, administration, assisting with club dives, servicing.
Person specification:
Qualifications – hold qualifications at A level standard (or equivalent) as a minimum (ideally educated to degree level).
You must be a qualified PADI Diver. Ideally, you should be a minimum PADI Rescue Diver, looking to become an Instructor (ideally PADI OWSI or above).
Attitude – The ideal candidate must have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine interest in Scuba Diving. You will need to be flexible, helpful and adaptable and have excellent customer service skills. A professional attitude and the ability to get on well with a wide range of people is very important. You must have a willingness to learn about scuba equipment for sales and servicing purposes.
Skills – You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task. You should have a proven track record of being able to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively to achieve required outcomes.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy and have good IT skills. You should be technically-minded and able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
It is a requirement of the job you have own vehicle and are able to drive.
Remuneration:
Your salary will be £20,000pa, based on working 39.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. You will also receive significant discounts on Scuba Diving training courses, Scuba equipment and dive trips.
Location:
Bolton Area Divers, Tennyson Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 3DX is the main place of work. However, you will also be required to work at a range of dive sites around the UK with your role.
The Company:
Bolton Area Divers has been established for 24 years. It has grown over this time into one of the top ranking PADI Dive Centres in the UK.
Staffed predominantly by volunteers, the Dive Centre has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
We offer high quality PADI Scuba Diving instruction, a well-stocked retail store and a very active dive club.
How to apply:
If you are interested in the vacancy and meet the criteria given, please email your CV and a cover letter to shereen@boltonareadivers.co.uk. Within your application, please explain what relevant experience you have and why this job interests you. If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role before applying, please call the Dive Centre on 01204 394441.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are testing regularly
Customers and staff wear masks in the shop area
Surfaces and equipment are sanitized regularly
We look forward to hearing from you!
Clare and Leanne took us through what we could expect and the story behind Scuba Escape. Fuelled by a lot of imagination and passion, Scuba Escape began back in October over a game of lockdown Monopoly. No spoilers! But it is easy to see the amount of creativity that has gone into creating this, it’s really inspiring to see.
