Omar Lanjoro
Mombasa
Summary
Dedicated scuba diving instructor with expertise in safety protocols, emergency response, and effective communication. Committed to fostering student confidence through tailored instruction and team-building activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Scuba Diving Instructor
R4Kenya
Mombasa
11.2024 - Current
- Instructed students on scuba diving safety and techniques in various environments.
- Prepared and maintained diving equipment for safe and effective use.
- Conducted pre-dive briefings to ensure understanding of dive plans.
- Assisted with underwater navigation exercises to build student confidence.
- Supervised training sessions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated team-building activities to enhance group dynamics among divers.
- Provided support and guidance to students during open water dives.
- Set up buoy lines around sensitive areas or restricted zones while leading guided tours underwater.
- Developed lesson plans for each class according to PADI standards.
- Monitored weather conditions at dive sites to determine if it was safe for divers to enter the water.
- Provided first aid assistance as required by PADI regulations if any medical emergencies occurred during a dive trip.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each diver.
- Performed minor repairs on scuba gear when necessary.
- Created a safe learning environment both in the classroom and in the water.
- Assessed student performance during dives to ensure accuracy and proficiency in skills.
- Educated divers on local marine life, ocean conservation efforts, and responsible diving practices.
- Demonstrated safety protocols for underwater activities.
- Lead rescue practice drills with students to prepare them for emergency situations.
- Coordinated with boat captains and other staff personnel associated with diving operations.
- Assisted new divers with adjusting their weights correctly so they could safely descend underwater without difficulty.
- Instructed students on the proper use and maintenance of scuba diving equipment.
- Communicated effectively with divers before, during and after each dive session.
Scuba Diving Instructor
R4kenya
Mombasa
11.2024 - Current
- Instructed students on scuba diving safety and techniques in various environments.
- Prepared and maintained diving equipment for safe and effective use.
- Conducted pre-dive briefings to ensure understanding of dive plans.
- Supervised training sessions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted with underwater navigation exercises to build student confidence.
- Evaluated student performance through skill assessments during dives.
- Facilitated team-building activities to enhance group dynamics among divers.
- Provided support and guidance to students during open water dives.
- Set up buoy lines around sensitive areas or restricted zones while leading guided tours underwater.
- Developed lesson plans for each class according to PADI standards.
- Monitored weather conditions at dive sites to determine if it was safe for divers to enter the water.
- Provided first aid assistance as required by PADI regulations if any medical emergencies occurred during a dive trip.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each diver.
- Performed minor repairs on scuba gear when necessary.
- Created a safe learning environment both in the classroom and in the water.
- Assessed student performance during dives to ensure accuracy and proficiency in skills.
- Educated divers on local marine life, ocean conservation efforts, and responsible diving practices.
- Demonstrated safety protocols for underwater activities.
- Lead rescue practice drills with students to prepare them for emergency situations.
- Coordinated with boat captains and other staff personnel associated with diving operations.
- Assisted new divers with adjusting their weights correctly so they could safely descend underwater without difficulty.
- Instructed students on the proper use and maintenance of scuba diving equipment.
- Communicated effectively with divers before, during and after each dive session.
- Conducted basic dive certifications, open water courses, advanced courses and specialty courses.
- Ensured that all dive sites were properly inspected prior to entry into the water.
- Managed rental gear inventory for customers who needed equipment for their dives.
- Maintained records of dive logs and student progress reports.
- Organized group trips to local dive sites as part of recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2021 - 09.2024
Skills
- Scuba diving safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Dive planning
- Emergency response
- Underwater navigation
- Team building
- Customer service
- Instructional design
- Risk assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability to environments
- Leadership development
- Advanced buoyancy control
- Customer Service-oriented
- Oxygen administration
- Wreck diving expertise
- Weather forecasting
- Dive equipment maintenance
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Environmental conservation awareness
- Deep diving techniques
- Underwater photography
- Dive site selection
- Nitrox diving proficiency
- Marine life identification
- Emergency first response
- Strong swimming skills
- Boat handling skills
- Decompression theory
- Physical fitness
- Patience and empathy
- Rescue diver training
- Leadership qualities
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Scuba Diving Instructor
R4Kenya
11.2024 - Current
Scuba Diving Instructor
R4kenya
11.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Kenyatta University
01.2021 - 09.2024