Water Survival Training Dive Master

Applied Training Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Training Solutions is seeking a Water Survival Training Dive Master in San Antonio, TX to support U.S. Air Force operations. The role involves overseeing dive locker operations and delivering water survival training for SERE programs.

Qualified candidates will have 3 years experience as a diver, strong swimming skills, and familiarity with diving regulations. Full-time, contract position with no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Operational Diver First Class.
• Current lifeguard qualified or ability to become qualified before hire.
• Knowledge of military dive-related guidelines and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Dive supervisor training.
• Maintain dive locker and equipment.
• Support military divers in training.

Skills

DoD Certified Diver First Class

Thorough familiarity with diving emergencies

Strong swimming skills

Experience with air systems

Blueprint reading

Education

Proof of US Citizenship

Job description

Position: Water Survival Training Dive Master

Location: Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland (JBSA‑L) TX

Applied Training Solutions, LLC (ATS) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Water Survival Training Dive Master to support U.S. Air Force survival training operations at Fairchild Air Force Base. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in military diving and water survival, delivering water survival supervision, safety oversight, and hands‑on support for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) and military diver training programs. You will manage dive locker operations, maintain and certify diving and high‑pressure air systems, oversee SCUBA and SERE Safety Diver qualification programs, and support open‑water continuation training.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct Dive supervisor training
• Maintain dive locker and equipment
• Support military divers
• Support continuation training in open‑water dives
• Manage SERE Safety Diver Qualification Upgrade Program, and SCUBA qualification program.

Experience & Qualifications

• DoD certified Diver First Class / qualified and operated as a Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC) M1DV Diver First Class (Legacy NEC Code 5342) as outlined in NAVPERS 18068F Vol II or cross‑service suitable substitutes who meet qualifications from NAVPERS 18068F Vol II
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Operational Diver First Class
• Thorough familiarity with recognition and treatment of diving emergencies as outlined in the US Navy Diving Manual
• Current lifeguard qualified or ability to become qualified before the time of hire
• Capable of swimming in turbulent waters
• 3 years' experience and knowledge of US Navy re‑compression chamber operations
• 3 years' experience in certification and maintenance of high‑pressure air systems
• 3 years' experience in employment of the US Navy Dive/Jump Reporting System, U.S. Navy Planned Maintenance System, and the 3M system
• 3 years' experience reading blueprints and schematic drawings, understanding specifications and interpreting illustrated parts breakdowns and other publications used in the field of Dive‑Locker/Maritime equipment and dive‑related specialization
• Knowledgeable of USAF and MAJCOM regulatory guidelines and instructions
• Proof of US Citizenship required.

Other Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Position requires an active SECRET clearance
• Limited travel within local training complex areas
• Job type: Full‑time, Contract
• Work location: In‑person
• Relocation assistance: None

Working Environment

This position is performed primarily in outdoor and aquatic training environments in support of military water survival and SERE operations. Work is conducted in open‑water, pool, and dive training facilities and may involve exposure to variable weather conditions, cold water, strong currents, and physically demanding scenarios. Duties require frequent swimming, diving, lifting, and handling of dive equipment, and extended periods in or around water. Activities are executed in close coordination with military personnel in a structured, safety‑focused training environment with strict adherence to U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and DoD safety standards and operational procedures.