Job Description

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Description

Position Summary

The nautical instructor plays a crucial role in curating and supervising a wide range of onboard nautical experiences aimed at providing guests with exceptional and personalized experiences.

Responsible for

Overseeing and guaranteeing the utmost safety and engagement of guests, this position focuses on managing and programming all Marina activities. By ensuring the safe operation of water sports equipment and providing tailored instruction, the nautical instructor enriches the water sports experience

Required Responsibilities

Support the entertainment director with the efficient execution of the watersports and marina

programs

Prepares, organizes and schedules marina activities throughout the day. Manages the activities

to ensure all programming areas have the support they need

Proactively engage with guests in order to identify their expectations and needs fulfilling them

promptly. Verify the smooth running of entertainment activities, acting on and following up on

any issues found to ensure standards are not affected

Implements, monitors, evaluates, and manages the operations of watersports activities program

in accordance with the standard operating procedures and regulations. Works closely with the

deck team regarding scheduling, operation and maintenance of the marina

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to show the use of all water sports equipment Maintain the safety of guests at all times with the ability to anticipate the changing environment Active participation in onboard training programs Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

Attain target KPI's, any deviation of target is required to have an explanation with plan to reach

goal

KPI's will be measured on Guest & Crew Satisfaction; goals and expectations will be defined by

Orient Express shore management

KPI's are used as a measure for performance

Key Behavioral Indicators (KBI's)

Demonstrate a professional, elegant and consistent behavior towards Guests and Crew,

reflecting Orient Express' levels of service

Pro-active, problem-solving attitude to excel in the delivery of their assigned tasks and duties Willingness to learn and grow within a team of high-level professionals Adheres to perfect grooming and uniform standards consistently (shaving, body odor,

appropriate hair style with no non-natural color, no excessive jewelry, clean hands,

clean/pressed uniform as per standard)

Qualifications and Experience required

Languages: Fluent English plus one additional international language preferred Education: High school degree or related. BNSSA certification (or international equivalent)

mandatory

Previous professional experience: 2 years as Nautical instructor in a luxury environment Shipboard experience: Yes / No

Certification required

Valid STCW certificates Valid Pre-Employment Medical C1D visa mandatory for all positions

General requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age Be physically fit to stand for at least 10 hours per day and be able to lift at least 50 lbs (~22 kgs)

without assistance

Male candidates must be at least 5'1" (156 cm) tall. Females must be at least 4'9" (150 cm) tall Ability to speak, understand and comprehend English at an acceptable level. Additional language

requirements are applicable for certain front of the house positions

Ability to work and live in a structured yet multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment Ability to apply common sense and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl and balance No visible tattoos when wearing short sleeved, shorts or skirts ###

Details

The contract will be 3 months on board and 2 months off###

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.

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