Assistant Boat Captain – Dive Center

About the role

The Assistant Boat Captain supports the safe, efficient and professional operation of dive‑center vessels for Red Sea Sports & Entertainment. Working closely with the Boat Captain, the role ensures vessels are ready, compliant and deliver a premium experience for guests in a luxury marine tourism environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Boat Captain with navigation, mooring, anchoring and docking of all dive‑center vessels.
• Prepare vessels daily, ensuring safety compliance, cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Support dive‑center operations, including cylinder handling, equipment loading/unloading and general organization.
• Facilitate safe embarkation and disembarkation of guests and support diver drop‑offs and pick‑ups.
• Monitor onboard safety conditions, conduct routine checks of safety equipment and report any deficiencies.
• Maintain vessel logs, checklists and daily operational records.
• Contribute to a positive, professional onboard environment for guests and crew.

Required profile

• Willingness to work onsite in a marine environment.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow marine safety procedures.
• Physical fitness suitable for vessel handling and dive‑equipment tasks.
• Good communication skills for interaction with guests and crew.
• Familiarity with local navigation routes, dive sites and marine conditions is a plus.

Required skills

• Vessel navigation
• Mooring, anchoring and docking operations
• Marine safety procedures
• Dive equipment handling and cylinder management
• Logbook and checklist maintenance
• Routine safety equipment inspection