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Be part of an exciting pre-opening team!

Fregate Island is one of Seychelles’ most unique private islands, known for its pristine beaches, rare wildlife, and long-standing commitment to conservation. Closed for redevelopment since 2022, we are preparing for an exciting reopening with upgraded facilities and new opportunities. To bring this vision to life, we are now recruiting passionate, skilled, and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Job Description

The Dive Instructor / Skipper is responsible for delivering safe and professional diving and marine experiences for guests while also operating resort vessels for excursions, transfers and other marine activities. The role combines diving instruction, boat handling, guest service and daily Marina operations within a private island resort environment.

Main Tasks

• Lead scuba diving, snorkelling and other water-based guest activities.
• Conduct dive briefings, courses and guest orientation.
• Operate resort vessels for diving trips, excursions, transfers, charters and other marine activities.
• Conduct pre-departure vessel and safety checks and ensure boats are operationally ready.
• Monitor weather, sea conditions and marine safety requirements.
• Maintain diving, watersports and safety equipment in good condition.
• Provide professional guest service throughout all diving and boating activities.

Benefits

• Salary based on experience.
• Accommodation provided.
• Meals provided.
• Uniform and laundry service.
• Medical insurance.
• Transport to/from Fregate Island in line with company arrangements.

Job Requirement

Requirements

• Valid Dive Instructor certification from a recognised diving organisation.
• Valid skipper/boating licence (60 miles) or certification appropriate for operating passenger vessels.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in diving, skippering or marine operations.
• Strong boat handling, navigation and marine safety knowledge.
• Good understanding of diving procedures, emergency response and marine operations.
• Experience operating vessels for guest transfers, excursions or diving activities.
• Strong swimming and physical fitness.
• Fluent English; additional guest languages are an advantage.
• Previous resort, island or luxury hospitality experience preferred.
• Professional, safety-focused and confident working directly with guests.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or Send your CV to [email protected]

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Ministry reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.