Water Sports Officer (Maldivian / Local Hire)

Role summary

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The Water Sports Officer supports and conducts activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding and other non-motorized water sports. Candidates should have practical water-sports experience, strong swimming ability, good knowledge of marine and guest-safety procedures, and relevant first-aid or lifesaving certification where required. Experience with equipment maintenance, activity briefings and resort guest service is valuable. Good spoken English, a friendly personality, physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in changing weather are expected. The role requires teamwork, responsible equipment handling and careful attention to safety. As this is a Maldivian or local-hire position, applicants must meet local employment and residency requirements.

About the employer

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort is an Accor-operated island resort located in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, southern Maldives. The property combines contemporary accommodation with access to lagoons, beaches and marine activities, serving international leisure travelers and couples seeking a relaxed tropical holiday. As part of Mercure, the resort follows Accor’s hospitality standards while presenting a destination-focused experience influenced by local culture and surroundings. Resort teams typically work across accommodation, food and beverage, recreation, guest services, engineering and administration. The Water Sports team plays an important role in helping guests safely enjoy the lagoon and surrounding marine environment. Employees can expect a multicultural workplace, guest-facing responsibilities and the operational demands of island hospitality, including teamwork, flexible schedules and careful attention to environmental protection.

Working in Maldives

The Maldives offers employment mainly in resorts, hotels, restaurants, diving and water sports, housekeeping, engineering, finance and guest services. Resort life is international and generally structured around long shifts, shared staff accommodation, meals and limited access to nearby inhabited islands. Maldivian culture is welcoming and community-oriented, with Islam shaping daily customs; modest clothing is expected on local islands, and alcohol is restricted outside licensed resorts. The lifestyle suits people who enjoy beaches, marine activities, warm weather and close-knit teams, although travel between islands can be expensive and personal space may be limited. Foreign workers normally need a job offer and employer-sponsored work permit or employment approval before working legally; visa and medical requirements should be confirmed with the employer. Maldivian citizens and local hires follow local employment rules. New arrivals should verify salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, insurance, flights and leave conditions in writing before relocating.