Landing a job in the scuba industry

[Dedaciai]

Hello all,

I have been thinking about getting into the industry side of scuba, however it has been real hard trying to find places to send my resume or learn what is out there for jobs, such as outside/inside sales reps, customer service, etc.

Does any here know how to get started into finding jobs in the industry (non-retail)? I have looked for websites but all of them are for DiveMasters, Instructors,etc at resorts.

Thanks in advance!

 

[sharkattack]

Hello all,

I have been thinking about getting into the industry side if scuba, however it has been real hard trying to find places to send my resume or learn what is out there for jobs, such as outside/inside sales reps, customer service, etc.

Does any here know how to get started into finding jobs in the industry (non-retail)? I have looked for websites but all of them are for DiveMasters, Instructors,etc at resorts.

Thanks in advance!

Start by continued education. If you don't already have, do Rescue, DM, Asst instructor. Hit up your local dive centers, get to know the operators/ owners. It's a small industry.

 

[boulderjohn]

I am not clear on what you are looking for.

If you are looking for a job that works directly with the public--as in a dive shop--you will need to have as many hats as you can possibly wear, including instructor. These organizations are usually looking for people who can fill multiple roles--often including retail.

It seems to me from what you wrote that you want to work for an equipment manufacturer, such as ScubaPro. In that case, you will have to identify each potential employer and contact them directly.

 

[Li'l38]

Does any here know how to get started into finding jobs in the industry (non-retail)? I have looked for websites but all of them are for DiveMasters, Instructors,etc at resorts.

I've always heard the jobs that pay much of anything are few and far between..... good luck.

Did you Google it?? I didn't try before posting here, but I'm curious now.

May I suggest, no matter what aspect or area of employment you seek (or find) certainly, education regarding anything scuba-related (whether it be equipment manufacture or repair, resorts, retail shop or dive-op, or instruction....etc.) would be beneficial. Employability is often related to versatility.

If you're desperate for a job, take the first one you can get and keep looking! Take more classes, get more certifications. Learn as much as you can.

Here's some good news...... you've just joined ScubaBoard..... a plethora of diving knowledge and experience.... and some wonderful folks to share it with you.

Welcome aboard Dedaciai, nice to have you here!

 

[amascuba]

I've been working part time at a local dive shop for two years, I had only done eight dives past my open water class. I went in and told them that I wanted to help them out. I started off pretty much being a tank jockey and started working on specialties and watching and learning all I could from the other people at the shop. Fast forward two years. I'm an SSI Divecon and can help with classes, do tank visuals, do minor regulator repair, sell gear, and I still am a tank jockey.

Did I mention that I don't get paid cash for my services? What I do get is an awesome friendship with the owners of the diveshop, discounted gear, free fills, free weights, expenses paid when we go to open water, discounted trips and even some free trips if I work them, and did I mention that I got an excellent friendship out of the deal? You aren't going to get rich working in the scuba industry. Some of the better paying jobs are going to be in the retail side of things.

If you want to make some money and dive then you will most likely want to get your instructor rating and go off to the popular tropical dive destinations to work as a dive master and instructor. In mexico the average dive master makes 50 pecos a day. I was recently on a live aboard with a well named fleet and their crew makes $200 /week, work 10 weeks straight and get two weeks off. It's hard work, but if you really love the sport then do it. It will definitely test you limits on how much you want to dive for a living.

 

[Gary D.]

A good starting place is to develop a taste for Top Ramen. Don’t count on the pay you might receive on supporting a Lobster diet.

The next place to look at is getting a wealthy girlfriend.

Gary D.

 

[amascuba]

The LDS owner that I've worked for the last two years has always said "The only way to make a million bucks in the scuba industry is to start off with two million."

 

[Doc]

A good starting place is to develop a taste for Top Ramen. Don’t count on the pay you might receive on supporting a Lobster diet. The next place to look at is getting a wealthy girlfriend.

Step 1: Go get your D.M.
Step 2: Learn to make Coffee
Step 3: Get your OWSI
Step 4: Move to paradise
Step 5: Get three jobs

It helps if you are a very beautiful girl with large breasts, but you still might want to get a wealthy girlfriend.

 

[Caver95]

Step 1: Go get your D.M.
Step 2: Learn to make Coffee
Step 3: Get your OWSI
Step 4: Move to paradise
Step 5: Get three jobs

It helps if you are a very beautiful girl with large breasts, but you still might want to get a wealthy girlfriend.

Hey Doc, remember me?? Nick from the Rorqual. What we all really need to do is Be like Avi, remember him, and work the dive industry untill it practically kills you mett a pretty rich woman, and marry her. Avi is my hero and an insperation to all dive instructors. I even have a framed autographed picture of him on my Boat/home.

Aside from not minding working like Chicken George, for less than minimum wage, the dive industry is great for the most part, after you lose all pride and self respect, do things you never thought you would have to do. You can soon start living the dream. Like me, I am a cave and trimix instructor, that is currently living on my sailboat selling florida gulf front property and my soul to hit that mark when I can cruise down to mexico and guide cave divers or sit on my ***, either way I will not have to clean a head or teach one more discover scuba ever ever again. For as much as I hate it, I really love the dive industry I have seen some amazing places, met some awsome people, and done things people ,who are most likely at bed, bath, and beyond right now, dream about doing.

Oh and once you become a PADI Dive master you can go to there website and look at job offers from around the world. PADI the way the world learns to dive. Ask for it by name.

 

[Caver95]

oh but if I really had to do it again I think I would have started out as a yachty. check out www.yachtcrew.ca a deckhand can make a ton of money.