Dive Instructor
On-site · Hudson, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Dive Instructor responsible for delivering classroom and open-water instruction with emphasis on safety, technical proficiency, and adherence to military and commercial diving standards. Roles include curriculum development, risk assessment, safety oversight, equipment readiness, supervision and evaluation of divers, emergency procedure training, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, military, and commercial diving regulations. Requires ADCI certification, current First Aid/CPR/AED, and 10+ years of commercial diving experience with instructional expertise; DOD/contract environment experience preferred and familiarity with military doctrine and instructional methodologies. Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills are essential.
Required Qualifications
- ADCI certification required
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required
- Experience training in DOD/contract environments highly preferred
- Minimum qualifications: 10+ years of experience as a commercial diver
- Documented minimum of 650 hours of instructional experience within last 5 years
- Familiarity with military doctrine, terminology, and instructional methodologies
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentorship skills
- Prior service as military dive instructor (preferred)
- Experience supporting U.S. Government, DoD, or Federal agencies in training or operational roles
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