Diventures Dive Professional (Scuba Instructor)

Diventures; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase Benefits

Professional Liability Insurance

Sales Commissions

Fully- Comp'd International Travel (If

Job summary

Diventures is seeking a Dive Professional to lead scuba education and deliver exceptional customer experiences in Lexington, KY. You will guide students through SSI standards, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment and building lasting relationships with divers at all levels.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing certification upkeep, and collaboration across store teams to connect education with equipment and travel opportunities, helping customers grow as confident divers.

Qualifications

• Dive Professional certification required and current.
• Demonstrated ability to teach scuba safely and effectively.
• Strong communication and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe scuba in line with SSI and Diventures standards.
• Create an engaging, supportive learning environment.
• Build relationships with customers and understand their goals.
• Help students see the value of continued education and experiences.
• Use the sales floor to connect education with equipment and experiences.
• Recommend products that support safe, comfortable diving.
• Promote local, national, and international dive opportunities.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately before class.
• Arrive early and ensure classrooms and equipment are ready.
• Maintain clean, organized training spaces and gear.
• Collaborate with teammates across scuba, retail, swim, service, and travel.
• Stay current with certifications, dues, and Diventures offerings.

Skills

Teaching

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Dive Professional certification

Job description

Diventures Dive Professional (Scuba Instructor)

• Until Filled (CST)
• Lexington
• 2549 Regency Rd #104 Lexington, KY 40503, Lexington, KY 40503, US
• 50-350 1099 independent contractor role. Per-student pay schedule (varies by class taught and group vs. private)
• Other
• Contract
• Purchase Benefits, Professional Liability Insurance, Sales Commissions, Fully- Comp'd International Travel (For Certified Trip Leaders)

At Diventures, safety is our number one priority, and fun is our number one goal. We are in the relationship business, helping people build confidence, explore the underwater world, and create lifelong memories through scuba.

We are looking for a Dive Professional who is passionate about teaching safe scuba, creating exceptional customer experiences, and helping students become confident, comfortable, and excited divers.

As a Dive Professional, you will lead students through scuba education, build meaningful relationships, and represent the Diventures experience. You will use your knowledge, energy, and passion for diving to help customers grow through the four pillars of the SSI Diver Diamond: Knowledge, Skills, Equipment, and Experience.

What You'll Do

• Teach safe scuba while following all SSI, industry, and Diventures standards.
• Create a positive, engaging, and comfortable learning environment for students.
• Build strong relationships with customers by showing genuine curiosity about their diving goals.
• Help students understand the value of continuing education, dive experiences, travel, and owning their own total dive system.
• Use the Diventures sales floor as a teaching tool to connect education, equipment, and experience.
• Make product recommendations that support safe, comfortable, and confident diving.
• Promote local, national, and international dive opportunities.
• Ensure all required paperwork and forms are completed accurately before class.
• Arrive early and be prepared for classes, with classrooms and equipment ready for students.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pool, classroom, rental, and training environment.
• Partner with teammates across scuba, retail, swim, service, and travel to create a seamless customer experience.
• Stay current with certifications, dues, industry standards, training methods, and Diventures offerings.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• An effective and engaging teacher.
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented.
• Friendly, patient, reliable, and professional.
• Passionate about scuba and helping others grow as divers.
• Comfortable making education, equipment, and experience recommendations.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with students and teammates.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and willing to support the broader store team.
• Committed to representing Diventures positively in appearance, attitude, and professionalism.
• Dive Professional certification.
• Ability to remain current with all certifications and dues required to instruct courses.

Why This Role Matters

Dive Professionals are at the heart of the Diventures scuba experience. You help students move from curious beginners to confident divers by creating a safe, fun, and memorable learning experience.

This role is more than teaching scuba. It is about building relationships, growing the dive community, and helping customers discover the knowledge, skills, equipment, and experiences that make diving a lifelong adventure.

If you love scuba, enjoy teaching, and want to help others explore the underwater world safely and confidently, we would love to meet you.