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Needed to train our soul volunteers up to being PADI Rescue divers
3 days a week, to run and manage our Lake Exploration & Clean-up Project efficiently, and to help out with all other daily activities of the project.

Main Position Responsibilities

To teach and train our soul volunteers up to being responsible PADI Rescue Divers 3 days a week at our forest & beach camps and in the village of San Marcos la Laguna.

To manage, co-ordinate, organize and ensure the smooth running of our Lake Exploration & Clean-up Project.


To safe-guard and maintain the deep positive spirit & soul of the expedition and therefore the philosophy of Soul Projects at all times

To assist the Expedition Leader where required to help manage and be responsible for, the well-being and safety of all expedition staff, local employees & soul volunteers at all times.

To assist the Expedition Leader where required, to help be responsible for ensuring there is always adequate shelter, food, water, supplies, equipment, cooking & sanitation facilities for all expedition staff, local employees and soul volunteers.

To assist the Expedition Leader where required, to help look after, maintain and keep project vehicles & equipment in good condition, and therefore operational and safe for expedition use.

To preserve and enhance the positive & trusting relationships with the local families and local community that have been created, whilst always being respectful to their different way of life, traditions and culture.

To assist the Expedition Leader where required to help plan, organize, manage and co-ordinate the smooth running of the various activities and sessions of the expedition 7 days a week.

Duration

12 Months Minimum

Start Dates

2010

Costs / Benefits

Please email us for more information and to be sent a Staff Opportunities Pack!

Requirements

General Staff requirements

Soul Projects are always looking for free spirited, open minded, energetic and adventurous travellers to join our project team in the field, as staff, all year round.

The only general physical requirements that we ask for, are that you are in excellent health & physical fitness, and that you are able to commit to the expedition for the minimum of atleast 12 months.

A good strong POSITIVE attitude, flowing energy and giving nature is what we look for most in our staff. Someone with an eagerness to learn and grow, to follow their heart and live their dreams, and want to help others do the same is far more important to us than any formal qualifications.

Please Note: A certain level of proficiency of the Spanish language is important in all of our staff members, but it is not necessarily essential to be fluent!

Position Requirements

A PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor & EFR Instructor Certification with Teaching Experience (With an Active Teaching Status!)

A Motor Boat Driving Licence e.g. RYA Level II. With Experience of Dropping-off and Picking-up Scuba Divers.

Atleast an intermediate conversational level of the Spanish Language is Required!

Own Complete Set of Scuba Diving Equipment (Including: BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Fins, Booties, 7/8mm Long Wetsuit, Mask, Snorkel, Weight Belt (Minus the Weights!), and Delayed SMB on a Reel.

Full Scuba Diving Instructor Professional Liability (Indemnity) Insurance for the entire length of your contract with Soul Projects.