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Aggressor Adventures™

Liveaboard employment, liveaboard yacht requirements.

Working on a luxury liveaboard dive yacht in an exotic location is a unique, exciting, and rewarding life experience. Staff have the chance to live and dive in spectacular locations, encounter extraordinary marine habitats, and share their acquired knowledge and skills with guests from all over the world.

The staff requirements of each yacht are specified by the regulations of the country it operates in and her registry flag state. These regulations typically require the yacht to give preferential treatment to hiring citizens (or residents with rights to work) of the country that the yacht is operating in.

When skills and certifications are not available locally, the yachts are permitted to hire foreign workers and purchase, on their behalf, permits that allow them to work within that country. If you are selected for employment, we will assist you in this process.

The skilled positions within the fleet that may qualify for work permits are Captains, Cruise Directors, Engineers, Chefs, and Dive Instructors. Positions for Divemasters, Stewards, and Galley Assistants are almost always filled locally.

Once all the rules are followed – the reality is there are more opportunities for foreign workers for employment with the Caribbean (5 yachts), Hawaii, and Palau (2 yachts) based yachts.

Yacht Management Structures

There are two common management/chain of command organizational structures used on the yachts:

CAPTAIN IN COMMAND: In this structure the Captain is in command of the maritime aspects of the yacht and is also responsible for all hotel and diving operations. All crew members answer to the Captain.

CAPTAIN & CRUISE DIRECTOR: In this structure the Captain is in command of all maritime aspects of the yacht and the maritime crew answer to the Captain. A Cruise Director is then responsible for interacting with all guests and managing the hotel and diving programs. Some of the crew members report to the Cruise Director. Together, the Captain and Cruise Director work as a team. This model is typically used when the Captain and maritime team are from the operating country where English is not their first language.

The Reality of Working on a Liveaboard

When prospective employees consider joining a crew, they often only think of the glamourous aspects of yacht life. While breathtaking sunsets, amazing dive locations, and exciting ocean adventures are part of the experience, a lot of hard work goes into executing a memorable trip for our paying guests. It’s more than just a job on a yacht. We have assembled the “Reality” list below to provide clarity for prospective employees in advance of the application process.

Remember that there is no “I” in TEAM

The fact that you are about to spend the next 365 days with roughly the same people, in a confined area, does not leave a lot of room for abrasive personalities or dramatic mood swings. Cooperation, consideration, and being a team player are vital traits to creating that special environment that all Aggressor Liveaboards’ guests have come to know and expect.

There is no such thing as “9 to 5”

If you think 10 hours a day, five days a week is rough, you need not read any further. There will be times when you are rudely awakened from a well-deserved sleep to repair a broken toilet in Stateroom 10, or maybe one of your fellow crew members is sick and you have to pick up the slack. And, don’t forget, “do it with a smile!”

Even if you have experience in restaurant management, hotel management, have worked on a cruise ship, working on an Aggressor liveaboard dive yacht is a 24/7 commitment. If you don’t think you can make that commitment, this job might not be for you.

“What, this closet is my living quarters, and you share it with me?”

If you are currently living in a one-bedroom apartment and don’t think you could live in anything smaller, suffer from claustrophobia, or have problems sharing space with others, you may want to consider a land-based operation. In the crew quarters on a liveaboard, you won’t be given much stretching room or room for personal items, and more importantly, you will have little privacy.

Compensation

Working on a liveaboard should be something that you do because you love the work but also with Aggressor Liveaboards, you are very well compensated. Since you are out on the sea with room and board paid for, good financial skills allow you to save most of your salary, tips and commission earned.

As the Divemaster, your sole responsibility is not diving.

It is a huge misconception in the liveaboard diving industry that the Divemaster is only a Divemaster and all he or she does is dive, dive, dive. Though the “I am the Divemaster, therefore all I do is dive” mentality does not fly on a liveaboard, you will have the opportunity to experience some great diving, but only when it is your turn to get into the water. The rest of the time you will be helping on the dive deck, doing the daily turn down service, watching guests’ bubbles, working in the engine room, cleaning not only guests’ rooms but the entire yacht or helping the Chef prepare for dinner.

No matter what your position is, Organization and Time Management are vital to your success.

This means more than organizing the dive briefing 15 minutes before the dive time or coordinating with the Captain when the yacht will move to the next dive site. It also means keeping paperwork in order, reading it, understanding it, completing forms accurately, and even filing it in alphabetical order. Everyone on the boat has responsibilities that go beyond what is on the schedule. Managing your time will ensure that you make it to bed on time.

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Divemaster Jobs on Yachts / Super Yacht Diving Instructor

How to get a divemaster job on a yacht or even become a super-yacht diving instructor.

Would you like the best Divemaster job or Diving Instructor job in the world? Imagine working on a super-yacht , travelling the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, scuba diving some of the best dive sites in the world, all whilst earning a great salary!

At Sairee Cottage Diving 5-star PADI IDC Centre we don’t just want you to pass the PADI Divemaster or PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), we want you to get a really great job in the dive industry. There are many types of diving jobs for PADI Divemasters and Diving Instructors like working for a dive shop/school, a dive resort, on diving liveaboards, in dive retail shops and on cruise ships. But by far the best job for Divemasters and Diving Instructors is working on a super-yacht .

Can you imagine working on a Super-Yacht?

To be able to work as a Divemaster or Diving Instructor on a super-yacht you do, however, need some extra qualifications like completing the Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess (DSS) Course. At Sairee Cottage Diving, Koh Tao, we partner with Galileo Maritime Academy in Phuket , Thailand. Galileo Maritime Academy is one of the best super-yacht maritime academies in the world and is the only one in south-east Asia accredited and approved by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to issue MCA Certificates of Competence to seafarers.

High Quality Divemaster, Dive Instructor and Super-yacht Courses

At Sairee Cottage Diving 5 star PADI IDC Centre on Koh Tao we strive to teach you some of the highest quality PADI Divemaster and Diving Instructor (IDC) courses in the world. Our end goal is for you to get a fantastic diving job after completion of the Divemaster and Diving Instructor courses. To achieve this we at Sairee Cottage Diving have designed one of the best and highest quality Divemaster and Diving Instructor Courses available to give you the best chance of getting a great diving job afterwards.

Learning how to become a Divemaster / Diving Instructor to work on a Super-Yacht

Galileo Maritime Academy in Phuket offers the same high quality level of instruction on the super-yacht course they teach, and all their super-yacht courses are designed to also help you get the best super-yacht job available. Galileo Maritime Academy also take their training above and beyond the norm; they will teach you how to give 7-star service instead of 5-star. The high quality super-yacht courses of Galileo Maritime Academy are recognised all over the world and will give you the competitive edge when seeking work on a super-yacht.

Working Together to Offer the Best Super-yacht Divemaster and Diving Instructor Packages

We at Sairee Cottage Diving (5 star PADI IDC Centre) and our friends at Galileo Maritime Academy are working together to offer some of the very best Divemaster and Diving Instructor super-yacht training packages available to make it even easier for you to get that dream job on a super-yacht. You can choose to do your Divemaster or Diving Instructor (IDC) Course first with Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao and then finish the package with the Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess (DSS) course with Galileo in Phuket or you can do it the other way around, it’s up to you.

Learning at Different Locations in Thailand

Your courses will be at 2 different locations in Thailand meaning 2 different Thai experiences and a refreshing change of scenery.

Sairee Cottage Diving PADI 5-Star IDC Centre on Koh Tao

Sairee Cottage Diving 5 star PADI IDC Centre is located on Koh Tao, which is on the east coast of Thailand. Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful Islands in the world and is one of the most famous locations for diver training. Koh Tao has some of the most stunning beaches in Thailand, amazing tropical fauna and some of the best sunsets you will ever see in the world. Koh Tao is also a great place to meet and connect with like-minded people as we have a very lively community. You will make friends for life here!

Koh Tao – One of the most popular Diving Islands in the World

Galileo Maritime Academy is located in the Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, which is the largest super-yacht marina in the Asia Pacific and it overlooks the exotic seascape of Phang Nga Bay. You will be training in one of the best and most beautiful super-yacht marinas in Thailand. These facilities include our Advanced Fire Fighting School, Deepwater Survival Pool, School of Marine Engineering, our Survival Craft and Rescue Boats training facility and a fleet of training yachts and tenders for practical experience at sea.

Super-Yacht Marina in Phuket

In Galileo Maritime Academy’s training grounds and the super-yacht marina you will be surrounded by luxury and calm making it a very quiet area to study and relax. Only a short distance away you can enjoy lively Phuket with stunning beaches, shopping areas, and fantastic restaurants.

Galileo Maritime Academy in Phuket

PADI Open Water and PADI Advanced Open Water Course – Sairee Cottage Diving

PADI Divemasters and PADI Diving Instructors are in more demand to work on super-yachts, but some super-yacht owners just prefer their deckhands and stewards to have at least the basic PADI diving license so they can buddy-up with them on fun dives. If the super-yacht owners just want the basic PADI diving licences then it is still very important that you get the best dive training possible. At Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao we have made a package where we include the PADI Open Water Diver course and the PADI Advanced Open Water course.

Teaching a PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

In the PADI Open Water Diver course you will learn all the basic diving skills needed to safely scuba dive up to a depth of 18 meters. In this course you will start with learning how to dive in confined water (e.g. a swimming pool) followed by 4 amazing open water dives where you will again practice the diving skills you learned before under the careful supervision of a PADI Diving Instructor and PADI Divemaster.

Please learn more information about the Open Water Diver Course on Koh Tao here

During the PADI Advanced Open Water course at Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao we will take you to the next level. This course takes 2 days and includes 5 dives. In the PADI Open Water Diving course you’ll have already learned the basic skills to scuba dive safely. During the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course we now have the time to focus more on fine-tuning your diving skills/techniques and experiencing specialised diving environments. At Sairee Cottage Diving we focus on teaching you dive navigation, dive deeper (30m), night diving, search and recovery, buoyancy, how to dive on wrecks, how to use advanced underwater dive tools, underwater photography and how to think like a great diver.

Please learn more information about the Advanced Open Water Diver Course here

At Sairee Cottage Diving’s 5 star PADI IDC Centre on Koh Tao we’ve created the ultimate recreational dive package that easily suits working on super-yachts. We follow all PADI Standards as a base and then teach above and beyond this to create some of the best scuba divers possible.

PADI Divemaster Course – Sairee Cottage Diving

This is the fist professional PADI dive course that you can take and PADI Divemasters are in high demand to work on super-yachts. The PADI Divemaster Course at Sairee Cottage Diving is a 6-week program that takes place here on Koh Tao. PADI Platinum and award-winning Course Director Marcel van den Berg has designed a Divemaster course that goes well beyond the minimum PADI Standards. The Divemaster course at Sairee Cottage Diving is a flexible program that covers different parts of the course requirements every week.

Sairee Cottage Diving Divemasters giving some of the best dive briefing

You will learn how to be an excellent “people-person”, gain customer service knowledge, cover extensive dive theory, work on swimming and stamina skills, perform an underwater equipment exchange to test stress levels, learn how to become the best dive-leader for fun dives, participate in multiple PADI “Skill Circuits”, learn how to become a great assistant on different PADI dive courses, learn positive sales training, learn environmental protection with an extensive marine conservation program, learn about PADI standards, risk management and so much more!

Divemaster one of the most awesome jobs in the world!

During the 6 weeks we have plenty of time to repeat any parts of the Divemaster course and give you extra time if needed to complete the course to the highest level of quality that is possible. But also, importantly, it allows for some time off for you to enjoy this beautiful Island and the great lifestyle here.

Please download more information about the Divemaster Course here.

PADI Diving Instructor Course (IDC) at Sairee Cottage Diving, Koh Tao

Becoming a PADI Diving Instructor is for most scuba divers the ultimate dream. And for most people who are already PADI Diving Instructors the ultimate dream job is working as a Dive Instructor on a super-yacht. More and more, super-yacht owners want to hire deckhands that can teach diving as a Diving Instructor and not just lead dives as a Divemaster.

As on the Divemaster course above, we at Sairee Cottage Diving (5 star PADI IDC Centre) will give you a PADI Dive Instructor Course (IDC) that will teach you way more information than just the minimum standards. As a Diving Instructor it is important to become the best that you can be and this especially applies in the super-yacht industry. Sadly enough the quality of Diving Instructors around the world can vary hugely between different Diving Instructors. This is largely due to the quality (or lack of quality) of their training. That is why we at Sairee Cottage Diving and Galileo Maritime Academy are now working closely together to help high quality Diving Instructors to get work on super-yachts ensuring that super-yacht owners get the best staff possible.

Learning how to become a PADI Diving Instructor

The PADI Instructor Development Course at Sairee Cottage Diving is an 18-day program where we show you how to teach the PADI Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Emergency First Response (EFR), PADI Rescue Diver and the PADI Divemaster courses. Of course as a PADI Diving Instructor you will still be able to do any Divemaster job, and that is one of the main reasons why super-yacht owners prefer PADI Diving Instructors over PADI Divemasters if possible. At Sairee Cottage Diving we focus primarily on safety during the IDC and our Risk Management lectures and practice-training sessions have one of the highest standards in the Dive Industry, which will, in turn, ensure the highest levels of safety for your future customers.

How to be one of the best Rescue Divers is learning manage the situation in a controlled manner

Please download more information about the PADI IDC Course here

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course (DSS) – Galileo Maritime Academy

Being a PADI certified dive-master or diving instructor is a huge advantage for successful career development on superyachts because each yacht needs one or more crew who are qualified to lead a dive group and to train those guests who have no prior experience of SCUBA diving.

Many “private” and “charter” superyachts spend much time around the world’s top dive sites and are fully equipped with compressors and diving equipment for reef and wreck diving expeditions. The qualified dive-master / instructors will be tasked with supervising all diving activities and maintaining the related equipment on board.

Learning how to operate a Super-Yacht at Galileo Maritime Academy

Galileo considers that a key part of our mission is to help each graduate to find a suitable job on board a superyacht. We are consistently successful at this and between 80% and 90% of all our graduates get placed on one of our 200+ client superyachts.

Ready to work on a Super-Yacht – What an amazing career opportunity

What will you learn on the Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course (DSS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS:

• Introduction to superyacht hospitality
• Superyacht terminology, etiquette and life on board.
• Working as a member of an effective and expert crew on board.
• Key qualities required for success as superyacht crew.
• Keeping yourself safe and healthy on board.
• Resume writing designed for success.

Picking up the Super-Yacht clients with the speed boat

DECKHAND SKILLS:

• Docking, undocking and mooring a yacht – practical experience at sea
• Basic seamanship, basic navigation and chart work – experience at sea
• Safe working practices and anchor handling – practical experience at sea
• Proficiency in Personal Watercraft – jet skis, RIBs, FRB – experience at sea
• Proficiency in Small Boats and Tenders – driving, docking, rope-work, knots, fenders, fuel system, engine and electrical system – practical experience at sea
• Proficiency in Rescue Boats Operation and Control (operate at sea)
• Exterior cleaning, care and maintenance – practical experience onboard a superyacht

How to dock the Super-Yacht

STEWARD / STEWARDESS SKILLS:

• Interior cleaning, care and maintenance –experience onboard a super yacht
• Barista – the art of great coffee
• Personal presentation and hygiene
• Silver service, table settings, napkin folding, cutlery handling and elegant table decoration
• Wine appreciation, grape varieties and food compliment, handling, storage and service
• Cocktail making, standard drink menus, creativity, ingredients and mixology.
• Floral arrangements, for table, interior and exterior, bouquet and welcome presentations
• Laundry and garment care, handling, folding and storage, ironing and towel art
• Basic culinary skills, food hygiene and galley care – experience in our culinary school.

At Galileo you only learn 7 Star etiquette

Please download more information about the Galileo DSS Course here.

Scuba Diver / Deckhand / Steward / Stewardess Package

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Price: 179600 THB

Divemaster / Deckhand / Steward / Stewardess Package

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver EFR Course PADI Rescue Diver PADI Divemaster

Price: 231690 THB

If they are already Open Water Diver: 221790 THB If they are already Advanced Open Water Diver: 212970 THB If they are already Rescue Diver: 200100 THB

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess / PADI Divemaster / PADI Diving Instructor Package

Price: 265500 THB

Deckhand – Steward / Stewardess Course / PADI Dive Instructor / PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Package

This includes PADI Specialty Instructor and a full Internship program to get teach real life students under the supervision of an experienced PADI Instructor.

Price: 244560 THB

This does not include the PADI fees for Divemaster and/or Instructor levels:

2018 PADI fees

Divemaster: 202 AUD IDC: 257 AUD IE: 890 AUD EFR Instructor: 177 AUD Specialties: 101 AUD per specialty MSDT: Free with us

All Packages Include:

Sairee Cottage Diving:

• Accommodation during all dive courses
• Sairee Cottage Diving T-shirt and mask strap
• All teaching materials
• All dive equipment (except a dive knife and SMB)
• Extra lessons if needed
• Special Night dive training
• Unique Fish Identification Program
• Transfers to / from Phuket International Airport on 15 day course.
• Luxury campus accommodation in a Thai-style pool villa.
• Delicious food and beverages for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Expert tuition: on-land at Galileo Maritime Academy and Galileo Fire Ship.
• Course notes, materials and uniform.
• Graduation certificate.

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The latest deckhand jobs on yachts and superyachts around the world:.

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Deckhand 40m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand with a minimum of 1 years experience in the industry to join a 40m+ Private Motor Yacht. Successful candidates will have experience working with Jet drive tenders. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: Start ASAP 60 days leave 3000 per month

Deckhand/Carpenter 80m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand/Carpenter with boatbuilding experience and minimum 1 season working on yachts to join a 80m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht. Requirements: STCW Eng1 Carpentry/Boatbuilding experience 1 season Yacht experience. Package: Start ASAP 60 Days leave. 4000 Per Month

Deckhand 60m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Deckhand with minimum 2 year's experience to join a 60m+ Private Motor Yacht. This is a permanent role starting in August. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: 90 Days Leave 3250 Per Month

Deckhand/Security 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand/Security for a 100m+ M/Y This position will suit an ex Royal Marine, Army or Paratrooper, ideally someone who is looking to take a step into the yachting industry or has a seasons experience already and ready to use the skill set and knowledge from the Military. A perm gig starting in September. Salary to be discussed at interview stage. A great vessel to learn on, an amazing team and fantastic boss. Please apply if you meet the above criteria and I shall be in touch to arrange a call.

Deck/Stewardess position available for a Private 34meter M/Y

Seeking a confident Deck/Stewardess that has diving experience or been employed on a Sailing or Sport Fishing vessel. Great owner and crew dynamic on-board

Start: Immediately Location: North Palm Beach-Annapolis for 2 months summer cruising - Winter cruising Florida/Bahamas Package: $5,000-$6,000, 38 Days Leave

Skills: Minimum 1 year experience as a Deck/Stewardess on 30m + M/Y/S/Y or Sportfishing vessels Confident with all docking procedures/calling distance lines and fenders Diving experience a plus Excellent interior skills/Beds and heads-cocktail making preferred Professional appearance

Qualifications: STCW (Fully Updated) Seafarer's Medical Certificate PBL2 Valid B1/B2 Visa Essential Diving certificate preferred

Females due to cabin arrangements

Point of contact: Sharryn Matte [email protected]

Experienced Deckhand with Engineering skills- US Flagged

Seeking a clean cut, fit, experienced Deckhand for a 28m US FLAGGED vessel. Must have some mechanical aptitude. We are looking for an all-arounder type individual that is happy and willing to pitch in wherever is needed. Deck/Engineer room, interior if needed.

We would love to have someone that has a USCG ticket and that has some drive time on small vessels.

Open to Male or Female candidates.

Fantastic Captain and owner. Total crew of 3. Summer Michigan in the Great Lakes, winters in Palm Beach. This is a non liveaboard situation in the winter months. Summers are liveaboard. Nonsmoker, No large visible tattoos STCW, ENG1, Engineering/mechanical experience or AEC 1 Start~ 1-2 weeks in Michigan Salary- DOE

Point of contact is [email protected]

DC3039 – TENDER CAPTAIN REQUIRED FOR THIS 12M TENDER IN THE MED

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Experienced tender captain required for this 12m tender following a fleet of yachts. More info to follow. REQUIREMENTS YM Female due to cabin arrangements Must have exp from 10m+ tenders STCW95 ENG1 PACKAGE Salary/leave: EUR DOE Flights Medical cover

DC2051 – TEMP DECKHAND REQUIRED FOR 50M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT IN THE MED

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean We are looking for an experienced deckhand with at least a seasons experience on a 40m+ MY to work in a team of four exterior crew. The vessel runs with a crew of 12 and will be based in the Med for the next 12 months. You must have great tender driving skills and experience. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 PWC PACKAGE Salary: 3500 EUR Leave: 50 days Medical insurance Return flights

DC2053 – DECKHAND REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT

*Please only apply if you have at least one full season in yachting Start date: 1st September 2024 Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea until February 2025 where it will head to Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and lots of other incredible places We are looking for an experienced Deckhand for this yacht, which just launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Candidates applying should be active and hands on with water sports and preferably with extra skills such as diving, fishing, kitesurfing etc. You must also have good tender driving skills for a 12m tender. More details to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Able to commit for at least 1 year Min. 1 season as Deckhand PACKAGE Salary: 3000 EUR DOE 38 days Flights Medical cover

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DIVEMASTER JOBS & CAREERS WITH DRESSEL DIVERS

Welcome to our D ivemaster employment  page! At Dressel Divers we understand why one wants a Divemaster  job  and offer  careers  in line with those expectations.

Whether you have little on the job experience or come from a long dive guide career, Dressel Divers is the perfect place to work. With us you will reach the highest standards of professional preparedness and job satisfaction.

The year after year strong increase in our loyal customer base allows us to offer frequent Divemaster employment opportunities and long-term career growth perspectives.

You will be part of an incredible multicultural, friendly, easy-going yet very professional team. The working environment exudes an international vibe, with a diverse mix of nationalities among both the employees and clients.

Join as as Divemaster on the Caribbean beaches of 5-star hotels. Our dive centers are located in Mexico (Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta), the Dominican Republic (Bavaro-Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Puerto Plata), and Jamaica (Montego Bay).

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Embrace your strengths and venture into uncharted territory. The power lies in your hands. Where will your journey take you? How will you forge ahead? Take the first step and witness the limitless possibilities unfold

Attractive Earnings + Unlimited Commissions + Bonuses + Tips.

Career Development Plan Our managers started out just like you.

Meals and commutes included + accommodation available for 2 weeks until you find your own place.

Continuous training For ,growing in whichever direction you choose to take it.

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Diving related credentials.

To join Dressel Divers family, it is essential to hold a valid certification as an SDI or PADI Divemaster, or an equivalent credential from another recognized dive federation. It is important to note that your certification must be up to date because inactive membership prohibits professional functions.

While prior experience is valued, it is not mandatory. We are fully committed to supporting new Dive guides in their journey toward professional development and long-term success. Our team is well-prepared to assist you in establishing a fulfilling career.

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Furthermore, you need to be an enthusiastic, hardworking, safety oriented and service minded person with a good flair for promoting diving and people skills.

Fluency in English is required, the official language of Dressel Divers. If you speak one or more of the following; Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian or Dutch, that would be much appreciated.

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Captains at Sail Caribbean live and sail with teenagers aboard 50′ sloops or 43′ catamarans in the British Virgin and Leeward Islands. Along with the Mate onboard, Captains are responsible for leading their students through all aspects of the program including sailing, instruction of curriculum, shipboard life (meals, cleaning, etc.), land activities, time management, and group living. Life onboard is a part of the Sail Caribbean experience that can be the most meaningful for our students. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires a strong dedication to the students and the goals of the program. Captains are responsible for the facilitation of group dynamics onboard and planning activities that challenge students. Candidates must be very energetic and enthusiastic about working with teenagers and must have experience doing so. Instructing skills must be outstanding and should be approached with creativity. Large yacht seamanship and coastal cruising are very desirable skills. Captains are also responsible for managing all paperwork associated with the account of daily activities, boat maintenance and repairs, inventory, and student evaluations. It is based on these standards that the majority of Captains first serve as Mates so that we can ensure that only the most qualified professionals serve in this capacity.

Requirements:

• Passport valid for travel to British Virgin Islands
• Minimum 2 years college experience
• Expertise and experience in large yacht or small boat sailing, seamanship, sailing instruction, coastal cruising, navigation, helmsmanship, and safety at sea
• Substantial experience working with teenagers in an educational, athletic, or camp setting, with special consideration given to residential (sleep-away) experience
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certifications
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, team-oriented, and a strong work ethic

Other Considerations:

• ASA or US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or EMT certification
• Outdoor Education experience
• Team-teaching experience
• Marine Biology experience
• Equipment/engine maintenance skills
• Racing experience
• Scuba certification
• Experience teaching watersports (water-skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, and kayaking)

Mates at Sail Caribbean sail on their home boat with teenagers aboard 50′ sloops or 43′ catamarans in the British Virgin and Leeward Islands. Mates assist the Captain in leading students through all aspects of the program including sailing, instruction of curriculum, shipboard life (meals, cleaning, etc.), land and water activities, time management, and group living. Group living is a part of the Sail Caribbean experience and can be the most meaningful for our students. Mates assist in the facilitation of group dynamics onboard and planning of activities that challenge students. Candidates must be very energetic and enthusiastic about working with teenagers and must have experience doing so. Instructing skills must be outstanding and should be approached with creativity. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires a strong dedication to our students and the goals of the program. To help ensure a varied learning experience, mates regularly rotate onto different boats in the fleet while still living on their home boat. It is our goal at Sail Caribbean to train our mates to become Captains.

• Experience in large yacht or small boat sailing, seamanship, sailing instruction, coastal cruising, navigation, helmsmanship, and safety at sea
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or EMT certification (see also Mate/Medical Officer)
• Divemaster (see also Mate/Divemaster)
• Marine Biology experience (see also Mate/Marine Biologist)

Mate/Dive Instructors live aboard their home boat with teenagers on 50′ sloops or 43′ catamarans in the British Virgin and Leeward Islands. Mates assist the Captain in leading students through all aspects of the program including sailing, instruction of curriculum, shipboard life (meals, cleaning, etc.), land and water activities, time management, and group living. In addition to all other responsibilities and requirements of the Mate position, Mate/Dive Instructors assist our year-round, land-based diving operation, Sail Caribbean Divers (SCD). This includes instruction, supervision, and surface support as needed while the teenagers are diving. Mate/Dive Instructors are also responsible for assisting students with skills and ensuring that students have everything they need before meeting the dive boat. Depending on the student/instructor ratios, you may or may not be needed to certify students during every program. In the event that you are not acting as the lead instructor for a group, you will be expected to provide support as needed by SCD. Proper facilitation of group dynamics is integral to the success of Sail Caribbean and therefore will carry over into the scuba experience as well. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires a strong dedication to the students and the goals of the program.

• Expertise and experience in diving instruction
• Minimum 25 PADI certifications
• MSDT and experience teaching or assisting with specialties
• Current/renewed teaching status PADI Instructor
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, team oriented, and a strong work ethic
• Experience in large or small boat sailing, seamanship, sailing instruction, coastal cruising, navigation, helmsmanship, and safety at sea

Mate/Divemasters live aboard their home boat with teenagers on 50′ sloops or 43′ catamarans in the British Virgin and Leeward Islands. Mates assist the Captain in leading students through all aspects of the program including sailing, instruction of curriculum, shipboard life (meals, cleaning, etc.), land and water activities, time management, and group living. In addition to all other responsibilities and requirements of the Mate position, Mate/Divemasters assist our year-round, land-based diving operation, Sail Caribbean Divers (SCD). This includes instruction, supervision, and surface support as needed while the teenagers are diving. Mate/Divemasters are also responsible for assisting students with skills and ensuring that students have everything they need before meeting the dive boat. Depending on the student/staff ratios each session, you may or may not be needed to lead or assist with every dive. Proper facilitation of group dynamics is integral to the success of Sail Caribbean and therefore will carry over into the scuba experience as well. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires a strong dedication to the students and the goals of the program.

• Current/renewed teaching status PADI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor
• Experience teaching scuba review courses, assisting with Discover Scuba, and assisting with specialties are a plus

In addition to all other responsibilities and requirements of the Mate position, Mate/Marine Biologists will be responsible for teaching the Sail Caribbean tropical marine science curriculum to large and small groups of students. The Mate/Marine Biologist will oversee all Marine Biology-related lessons, activities, projects, data management and equipment maintenance. Mate/Marine Biologists must have prior knowledge of tropical ecosystems (coral, mangrove, and seagrass) and the general natural history/biology of local marine life. The ability to identify Caribbean sea turtles, fish, and invertebrates is a major consideration. Candidates for Mate/Marine Biologist positions must be very energetic and enthusiastic about working with teenagers and have substantial experience doing so. Instructing skills must be outstanding and should be approached with creativity. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires a strong dedication to our students and the goals of the program.

• Marine Biology training in tropical ecosystems (ex: a degree, college-level courses, abroad program, etc.)
• Experience teaching marine biology topics to teenagers in an interactive setting

This position is vitally important to the overall success of our programs. The Provisions Manager (PM) is responsible for all food-related aspects of the program including menu planning, food provisioning, accommodation of food allergies or dietary needs, and management of food stock aboard all boats in the fleet. This does not include meal preparation, which is done by the students as part of their overall group experience. The PM is expected to plan nutritious and well-balanced meals of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, etc. The PM is also responsible for organizing the meals for their respective program’s staff members in between programs. This position requires a self-driven, detail-oriented, highly organized individual who is dedicated to working with your staff and with young people. Although the responsibilities associated with this position are your first priority, the PM also fills the sailing responsibilities just like other Mates.

• Understanding of sailing concepts and some sailing experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to plan ahead and delegate effectively
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Background in Nutrition, Cooking, or Food Management
• Experience in seamanship or sailing instruction
• Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or EMT certification

The land-based Operations team (OPS) is an integral part of our Sail Caribbean land-based staff. They assist the teen programs with equipment maintenance and repair, program gear delivery, student arrival/departure days, and watersports. OPS will also assist our year-round diving operation, Sail Caribbean Divers. Members of the OPS team must be self-driven, self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized individuals who are committed to getting the various jobs done in an effective and efficient manner. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires dedication to the students, their safety, and the goals of the program.

• Experience in equipment/engine maintenance, fiberglass repair, and general mechanic skills
• Experience working with teenagers in an educational, athletic, or camp setting
• Powerboat operation and handling skills
• Must be comfortable driving a standard pickup truck on island roads
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

The Office Manager (OM) has one of the most important jobs of the Sail Caribbean teen program. This job opportunity is for someone who can enjoy working in an office environment. As Office Manager, you will be responsible for the day-in, day-out running of our Tortola Office. You will be working behind the scenes to provide essential support to run a successful summer camp. The OM will work closely with Sail Caribbean’s Director, Sailing Director, and Program Directors. As a member of our land-based staff, the Office Manager is the main link between the New York Office, Tortola office, fleets, and parents. The OM performs all administrative duties including answering phones, accounting, mailings, filing, ordering supplies, compiling reports, and scheduling. Other responsibilities include coordinating student arrival and departure days and social events for each adventure. The Office Manager must be a self-driven, self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized individual who is dedicated to working with young people. This position is rigorous but very rewarding and requires a strong dedication to the goals of the program.

• Experience working in a leadership position in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel and Word
• References from reputable sources
• Knowledge of Information System Technology and WordPress
• Familiarity of Social Media Platforms including Facebook and Twitter
• Experience publishing to websites
• Photo and Video editing skills
• Experience of working in a residential summer camp

In addition to all other responsibilities and requirements of the Mate position, Mate/Social Media Coordinator. Although there may be thousands of miles between parents and students, at Sail Caribbean we pride ourselves on keeping everyone connected. With the simple click of a mouse, parents, relatives and friends are kept informed, receiving daily updates and photos, detailing news from their son/daughter’s program and in turn learning about their experience with us. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to be our “correspondent in the field” that can contribute unique and relevant content to our social media efforts, and our off-season sales and marketing efforts. The position will be primarily water-based, with overnight visits to our home base office on Tortola for a quiet and calm work environment away from fleet from time to time.

Requirements: Interested candidates must submit work samples in addition to resume, cover letter and references

• At least 2 years of college
• Experience with various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with basic photo and video editing as it pertains to social media
• Strong communication skills
• Innovative and excited to collaborate, generate ideas, problem-solve, and seek professional and personal growth
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• WordPress experience is a plus
• The ideal candidate also has an interest in outdoor and adventure education, sailing, marine science, ocean conservation, or teen leadership development

For college-age adventurers who are interested in working in the field of outdoor and experiential education, especially with our teen summer sailing and diving camp. You will have the opportunity to work with students aged 11-18 in a unique nautical environment. Learn more here.

• College-age adventurer
• Current WFA and CPR certifications
• Sail Caribbean Alumni encouraged to apply
• Strong interest in working at Sail Caribbean and in the field of outdoor and adventure education
• Some experience working with 11-17 year olds
• Sailing interest with some experience
• Interest in marine science and environmental conservation

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Chef Who Died in Sicily Yacht Sinking ‘Loved’ His Job and Used Money to Help His Parents, Friends Say

Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian-Antiguan chef, was remembered by friends as a role model and a "one-of-a-kind special human being"

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Chef Recaldo Thomas is being remembered by loved ones after the cook’s body was discovered near the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week.

After being struck by a storm on Monday, Aug. 19, the  Bayesian sank around 5 a.m. local time off the coast of Porticello, the Italian coast guard said in a statement that was previously obtained by PEOPLE.

At the time the yacht sank there were 22 people on board, including 12 passengers and 10 crew.

In the immediate aftermath, 15 people were rescued, according to the coast guard, while a body was retrieved near the vessel and  later identified as Thomas, a Canadian-Antiguan chef.

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Rescue officials confirm to PEOPLE that the chef's birth name was Recaldo, but that he also went by Ricardo.

A friend who said she spoke to Thomas “nearly every day” told The Independent that he “was a one-of-a kind special human being.”  

“He loved his life, his friends and his job,” she added.

Meanwhile, while speaking with the BBC , a friend of over two decades remembered the chef as somebody young children from Antigua looked up to.

"Personality was very important in his job. The world's richest people want to hang out with someone social. He was sought after," said friend Eli Fuller. "The kids would see all these White people working on yachts. For them to see an Antiguan man traveling all over the world — it was important for our community."

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Meanwhile, Gareth Williams, who had known Thomas for 30 years, said that Thomas lived on the Caribbean island during the yachting off-season and worked in part to help his parents.

"He told me just the other day that he needed to work two more seasons to fix up his late parents' house," Williams said. "He loved yachting, but he was tired."

Six passengers remained missing after the  Bayesian  went into the water and PEOPLE previously reported that  five bodies have since been found  in the wreckage.

Although Italian authorities have not formally identified the bodies that have been recovered, the missing have previously been identified as  Mike Lynch , a British tech entrepreneur, and  his daughter Hannah , as well as Chairman of Morgan Stanley International  Jonathan Bloomer, his wife, Judy , and New York City-based lawyer  Christopher Morvillo  and his wife, Neda.

Search efforts are ongoing, officials say.

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FILE - British tech magnate Mike Lynch walks into federal court in San Francisco, March 26, 2024, (AP Photo/Michael Liedtke, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Liedtke]

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died after his yacht sank off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity.

Lynch, 59, struck gold when he sold Autonomy, a software maker he founded in 1996, to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011 . But the deal quickly turned into an albatross for him after he was accused of cooking the books to make the sale and fired by HP’s then-CEO Meg Whitman.

His death, confirmed on Thursday by Italian officials after they recovered his body and five others from the sea, was a dramatic turn of events that came after he was cleared of criminal charges in the U.S. in June.

Before becoming entangled with HP, Lynch was widely hailed as a visionary who inspired descriptions casting him as the British version of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Lynch was science and technology adviser to two British prime ministers. He also founded Invoke Capital, a venture capital firm that was a founding investor of British cybersecurity company Darktrace, and Luminance, an artificial intelligence platform for the legal industry.

Italian firefighters scuba divers are docked at the harbor of Porticello, southern Italy, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, as rescue teams returned to the site of a storm-sunken superyacht to search for six people, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who are believed to be still trapped in the hull 50 meters (164-feet) underwater. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)

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Lynch was “an instrumental figurehead from the Cambridge (England) technology scene,” said friend Brent Hoberman, former CEO of travel website lastminute.com. Hoberman told the BBC that Lynch was “leading the path forward for U.K. entrepreneurs to commercialize their inventions at a global scale.”

A decade-long legal battle had resulted in Lynch’s extradition from the U.K. to face criminal charges of engineering a massive fraud against HP, a company that helped shape Silicon Valley’s zeitgeist after starting in a Palo Alto, California, garage in 1939.

Lynch steadfastly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he was being made a scapegoat for HP’s own bungling — a position he maintained while testifying before a jury during a 2 1/2 month trial in San Francisco earlier this year. U.S. Justice Department prosecutors called more than 30 witnesses in an attempt to prove allegations that Lynch engaged in accounting duplicity that bilked billions of dollars from HP.

The trial ended up vindicating Lynch and he pledged to return to the U.K. and explore new ways to innovate.

Although he avoided a possible prison sentence, Lynch still faced a civil case in London that HP mostly won during 2022. Damages haven’t been determined in that case, but HP is seeking $4 billion. Lynch made more than $800 million from the Autonomy sale.

Forbes pegged his wealth $1 billion in 2015, the only year he was on the magazine’s rich list. Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper estimated this year that Lynch and his wife Angela Bacares were worth 500 million pounds ($655 million).

Lynch, a Cambridge-educated mathematician, made his mark running Autonomy, which made a search engine that could pore through emails and other internal business documents to help companies find vital information more quickly. Autonomy’s steady growth during its first decade resulted in Lynch being awarded one of the U.K’s highest honors, the Office of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2006.

John Browne, chair of Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research institute, and former head of energy giant BP, said Lynch’s “ideas and his personal vision were a powerful contribution to science and technology in both Britain and globally.”

The Royal Academy of Engineering, where Lynch was a Fellow, said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of his death and that he played an “active role” as a mentor and donor.

In the months leading up to the deal that would go awry, HP valued Autonomy at $46 billion, according to evidence presented at Lynch’s trial.

The trial also presented contrasting portraits of Lynch. Prosecutors painted him as an iron-fisted boss obsessed with hitting revenue targets, even if it meant resorting to duplicity. But his lawyers cast him as entrepreneur with integrity and a prototypical tech nerd who enjoyed eating cold pizza late at night while pondering new ways to innovate.

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