Diventures Dive Professional (Scuba Instructor)

Diventures; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase Benefits

Professional Liability Insurance

Sales Commissions

Fully- Comp'd International Travel

Job summary

Diventures seeks a Dive Professional to lead scuba education, train students safely, and build lasting customer relationships in Vienna, VA. You will guide learners through SSI standards, promote continued education, and connect learning with gear and travel opportunities.

The role emphasizes engaging teaching, professionalism, and teamwork with store personnel. Independent contractor status involves flexible class schedules and potential travel within the Diventures network.

Qualifications

• SSI Dive Professional certification required.
• Experience teaching scuba courses.
• Ability to follow SSI and Diventures standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe scuba while following all SSI, industry, and Diventures standards.
• Create a positive, engaging 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.

Skills

Teaching

Safety awareness

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Scuba passion

Education

Dive Professional certification

Job description

Diventures Dive Professional (Scuba Instructor)

• Until Filled (CST)
• 510 Mill Street Northeast, Vienna, VA, USA
• 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.