Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Dive Instructor and Sales Associate, where your passion for the ocean and teaching will inspire others to explore the underwater world! In this dynamic role, you’ll lead engaging diving experiences for guests of all skill levels while also providing exceptional customer service to promote our dive shop’s offerings. Your enthusiasm, teaching skills, and love for swimming will create memorable adventures and help grow our community of diving enthusiasts. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to combine your love of the water with a rewarding sales role in a lively, supportive environment.
Duties
- Lead safe, fun, and educational scuba diving lessons and guided dives for individuals and groups of varying experience levels
- Ensure all participants understand safety procedures, equipment use, and diving techniques through clear, enthusiastic instruction
- Assist customers in selecting diving gear, accessories, and training packages that meet their needs and skill levels
- Promote our dive courses, equipment rentals, and retail items to maximize customer engagement and sales opportunities
- Maintain safety standards by conducting pre-dive equipment checks and monitoring divers throughout their underwater experience
- Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, offering guidance, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests
- Keep accurate records of training sessions, sales transactions, and equipment inventory to ensure smooth operations
Qualifications
- Proven experience in teaching or instructing diving activities with a focus on safety and engagement
- Strong cold-water diving skills with the ability to teach the PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty course.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively teach new skills and connect with customers from diverse backgrounds
- Enthusiastic attitude with a passion for ocean exploration and educating others about marine environments
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining high energy levels throughout shifts
- Certification as a scuba instructor (PADI Open Water Instructor) is highly preferred
- Prior sales or customer service experience is a plus but not mandatory; training will be provided
Join us to share your love for the water while helping others discover the thrill of diving! This paid role offers an exciting blend of instruction, adventure, and retail that will elevate your career in the aquatic industry.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
