Divemaster Internship
Why train with us?
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Low student to instructor ratios : 3 or 4 students per instructor both in the pool and ocean
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Our retail store is located downtown.
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Diving courses available all year-round. Private courses available.
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We teach children 10 years and older.
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Passionate team of Instructors and Divemasters who love to teach.
The Diving Sports Divemaster Internship is the best opportunity for aspiring dive professionals to step into the dive industry. As a Divemaster you will be representing Diving Sports, the training agency, and the dive industry as a whole. We will ask that all Divemaster Candidates fill out a small application and come in for an informal interview with our head instructor prior to beginning the training program.
Diving Sports is proud to be a full education facility. We offer a full range of courses from introductions for first time divers all the way to professional and technical levels. Your first step into the professional diving world is a very important one. We believe with the right mentorship and education, our Divemasters will go on to inspire the next generation of scuba divers through safe practices, conscientious environmental dive practices, and enthusiasm for the underwater world.
What is our Divemaster Internship?
Diving Sports offers a PAID Divemaster Internship for those looking to get a jump start in the dive industry. We believe that you should be able to build a career out of diving and completing your DM is the first step into professional diving. You are now a part of the worldwide family that gives lessons, training, and advice to new and experienced Scuba Divers. As a Divemaster you may conduct Scuba Refresher programs and lead guided fun dives for certified divers, while getting paid for it! Many Divemasters wish to travel or work part time, and many wish to work full time in the industry and become certified instructors. The Divemaster Training Program is the first step in achieving your goals.
For those wishing to apply to be Diving Sports Divemaster Interns, please fill out our form HERE
PLEASE NOTE, AS THIS IS A FULLY PAID INTERNSHIP, THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE AND WE WILL INTERVIEW EACH CANDIDATE FOR ELEGIBILITY. Please send in your resume/CV as well as filling out the above form.
What is Expected of a Divemaster Intern?
As a Diving Sports Intern, you will learn the ins and outs of the SCUBA and Freediving industry with hands-on experience. You will be working full time as a Diving Sports employee while splitting hours between learning retail sales, back of house organization, basic equipment maintenance and repair, cylinder filling procedures, and of course the necessary in-water assisting and assessments to complete the Divemaster Qualifications.
Diving Sports knows that once a Divemaster is certified they are representing our industry both while working and while pleasure diving. We take pride in the quality of our divemasters and make sure their goals and ideals align with what we believe makes a great dive professional. Safety is an absolute must at Diving Sports, and a Divemaster’s attitude and actions must reflect that. You will also learn about professional role model behaviour, among all the necessary qualities a great Divemaster must have, and we empress highly upon our trainees to represent themselves and us to the best of their ability.
How long is the Internship?
The Divemaster Internship at Diving Sports will take between 3-6 months to complete. As an intern you will be a full time Diving Sports employee, getting paid $20/hr, 40hr per week. We accept interns who would like to excel in the dive industry and we often offer full time or contract positions to our Divemasters upon completion of the course.
We are a 5 star SDI Training Facility and will be able to offer Divemaster Candidates who want to continue their journey a spot in our Instructor Development Courses. This is the best way to get a major foothold in the dive industry. Instructors get more opportunities for work both in Vancouver and around the world, while also being able to get higher wages!
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Commitment to Safety and Enjoyment
At Diving Sports we believe in making sure all our students receive the highest quality instruction and customer service. We are in the business of training, mentoring, and supporting students to become safe, skillful and confident divers. We begin by scheduling our courses with the number of classes it typically takes most students to master the knowledge and skills, then adapt and tailor our schedule to fit our individual student’s needs. Our instructors are open and honest about your progress during each part of the course. Students may need to schedule additional pool or ocean training dives prior to certification. This ensures our students complete their courses with all the skills and knowledge they need to be safe and enjoy their future dives and courses. When you take a course with Diving Sports, you are welcomed into a passionate and inclusive community of divers eager to support your diving journey well beyond the duration of your class.
