OWSI Florida Bound

[pinetopfirefighter]

Hi. New to the site. Looks like the wife wants to move to Florida, so time to start looking for for a DM or OWSI job down there. I have about 1,000 logged dives. (mostly teaching/leading in Hawaii) Looks like the pay down there is about the same as everywhere else (Florida Aquarium $9.50 an hour). We will be living in the Tampa or St. Pete area so if anyone has suggestions, please don't hesitate to reply. Thanks.

 

[Scuba-Jay]

PM me when you arrive if you are looking for a dive buddy. There was a store in Tampa looking for an OWSI on the padi employment forums a while back. Might want to check it out and see if you can find the post.

J

 

[pinetopfirefighter]

Thanks Jay. I will definately keep in touch and will also check out that job posting.

Matt

 

[DiverJim242]

ScubaJay, Do yo know which shop was looking for instructors in Tampa?
I am also looking for dive buddies in the tampa bay area, I have recently moved back to the area and don't know much about the diving here. I need to get in the water my gills are starting to dry out.
Jim

 

[Scuba-Jay]

Jim no I dont i just got off the PADI forums and couldn't find a post. Drop me a PM if you want to do some diving. I dont know the waters very well here as I have done most of my diving further south but am always happy to buddy up and get wet!

J

 

[DIAMOND SCUBA]

Hello !!
Drop me a line and lets chat. My name is Gary IM a career Fire Fighter /Paramedic and IM openieng a new shop in the Tampa Bay area. I have other Instructors that are Cops, Fire Fighters and would love to add more to the Staff. Please feel free to call me at 727-776-8793 and lets chat !

Good luck in your search !
-Hurly (Gary)