Scuba Instructor - 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.
• Counsels on 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.
• Supervises students topside and underwater.
• Responds to student inquiries.
• Fills scuba cylinders and rinses equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Can only hold one temporary position within NSU.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Must hold active certification status as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
• Must hold current CPR and First Aid Instructor certification (EFR Instructor).
• Must hold 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous experience as a dive professional working with students and certified divers in diverse aquatic environments.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to instruct various scuba courses.
• Proficient in dive rescue and in the demonstration of standard scuba skills.
• Able to carry diving equipment.

Benefits

Nova Southeastern University offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

Pay

$17.00 per hour.

Schedule

Temporary employment is of limited duration.