What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scuba Instructor position at Gaspar's Dive Shop?
Have you ever dreamed about working as a professional diver? Living a lifestyle that most people only dream about? Get paid to scuba dive!
We're looking for an enthusiastic, dependable team member to join our staff as a Full-Time Retail Associate & Scuba Instructor. This is a hands-on role that combines retail sales, customer service, equipment support, and scuba instruction. Every day is different—you might be helping customers find the perfect gear, filling tanks, teaching a certification class, or assisting with local dive trips.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide exceptional customer service in our retail store.
- Help customers select scuba, snorkeling, and water sports equipment.
- Process sales and maintain an organized, clean retail environment.
- Assist with receiving and stocking inventory.
- Teach scuba certification and continuing education courses.
- Conduct confined water and open water training sessions.
- Support local dive trips, charters, and special events.
- Help with basic equipment handling and general shop operations.
- Promote dive travel, classes, and store events.
- Assist customers with equipment rentals
- Clean and maintain rental equipment from customer returns and class use
- Fill air and nitrox tanks
- Stay up to date on product knowledge of current and new inventory
- Guide dives/ mate for charter boat
Skills
- Excellent people skill. Must enjoy talking and interacting with people.
- Understanding of the retail sales process
- Familiarity with consumer behavior principles
- Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures
- Basic math skills
- Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships
- Ability to perform in fast-paced environments
- Flexibility to work various shifts
Qualifications
- Current/ Active Status scuba instructor certification (PADI, SSI, SDI/TDI, NAUI, or equivalent).
- Current CPR/First Aid/Oxygen Provider certifications (or willingness to renew).
- Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities.
- Comfortable working weekends and some evenings.
- Ability to lift and move scuba equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
- Retail or sales experience is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person.
- Must be legally able to work in U.S
- Current driver’s license and own transportation
What We Offer
- Full-time, year-round position.
- Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.
- Employee discounts on scuba gear and accessories.
- Opportunities for professional growth and additional instructor development.
- A fun, supportive work environment with people who love diving as much as you do.
- On the job training
- Free scuba diving trips
- Free air fills
- Paid time off
- Paid liability insurance
- Holiday pay
- Benefits and salary increases after length of employment
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Divemaster or Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Scuba Instructor or Divemaster certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30