Employment Opportunities

Join the Ocean Encounters Team. We are a proud family of customer service minded persons and we're always looking to make that family bigger.

Shore Based     Captains     Instructors

FULL TIME SHOP COORDINATOR

Activities:

• Providing information to, and registration of customers for the dive/snorkel trips and courses we provide
• Administration of registered customers
• Selling dive and snorkel products
• Planning of customers, staff, and logistics for different dive trips.

Requirements:

• Service oriented, social skills, able to work under stress
• Fluent in English, Dutch a plus
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Interest and/or experience in diving and water activities is a plus
• Scheduling experience a plus

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Stability
• Dynamic working environment
• Growth opportunities
• Company savings program
• For more information about our company, please check our website.

To apply for this job please send your resume and cover letter letter to:

Ocean Encounters
Human Resource Department
C/o Lions Dive and Beach Hotel
Bapor Kibra z/n

or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

FULL TIME/PART TIME LICENSED BOAT CAPTAINS

For this job we are looking for an energetic and service oriented person who meets the following requirements:

• Experience operating boats with
• twin screw, inboard motors
• 400 combined horsepower
• 36' or greater waterline length
• Minor engine prepping and maintenance
• Fuel filters
• Bilge/water pump knowledge
• Current PADI DM or Instructor rating
• Valid Curacao Commercial Liscence or work permit

If you meet this criteria and you enjoy operating dive boats, guiding certified divers, and living in the Caribbean please send a cover letter and resume to:
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INSTRUCTOR
Ocean Encounters is always looking for instructors to fill full time, non-seasonal, career positions within our dive operation. We are looking for non-smoking, professional individuals who excel in teaching to PADI standards at all levels. If diving is your way of life and you would like to live in the Caribbean, we invite you to apply.

We have excellent growth opportunities within Ocean Encounters and our year-round diving environment makes Curaçao a perfect place to call home.

We also accept applications for Seasonal work between December 15 and January 15 and June 25 to August 25.

General Duties:

• Teaching all PADI courses
• Promoting continuing education and customer retention during instruction
• Guiding certified divers from boat and shore
• Providing an unforgettable dive holiday to our guests

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Renewed Instructor Status
• Able to teach Nitrox, Deep, Night, Wreck, and Fish ID specialties.
• 3 months experience working in the dive industry
• Updated PADI materials including Cue Cards for all Core Courses
• Fluent in Enlglish and one of the following
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

To apply:

Send a cover letter and your Resume (CV) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please include a photo and any non-diving work experience.

Because of the amount of resumes we receive only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Our apologies in advanced.