Scuba Instructor II - TEMPORARY

About the role

The Scuba Instructor teaches and supports the NSU Academic Diving Program’s scuba diving classes and trips. This is a temporary position, not eligible for company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans.
• Instructs and leads various scuba courses in the classroom and in the pool.
• Utilizes multi-media and training aids.
• Led/assists with dive trips of both courses and recreational dives.
• Administers course paperwork.
• Credits dive briefings.
• Prepares, organizes, and closes the dive locker.
• Distributes and collects equipment from students.
• Tags equipment for repair and inspects safety equipment.
• Works with divemasters.
• Responsible for topside and underwater supervision of students.
• Responds to student inquiries.
• Fills scuba cylinders and rinses equipment.

Requirements

• You must be a non-smoker.
• At least one semester experience as an NSU Scuba Instructor I.
• Issued 25 certifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to instruct various scuba courses.
  • Proficient in dive rescue and standard scuba skills.
  • Ability to carry diving equipment.
• Required Certifications/Licensures:
  • Must hold active certification status as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Instructor certification (EFR Instructor).
  • Current Emergency Oxygen Provider or Instructor certification (DAN or EFR).
  • Must hold active Scuba Instructor Professional Liability Insurance or join our group policy, if hired.
  • Must hold DAN Diving Accident Insurance at the Master Level or higher.
  • Must be trained through the NSUADP PADI Instructor Development Course or complete an NSUADP semester-long practicum prior to consideration for hire.
• Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Required Experience: Major (if Required Required Experience: Preferred Qualifications).

Preferred Qualifications

Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.