Water Survival Training Dive Master

Prevailance, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevailance, Inc. is seeking a skilled Water Survival Training Dive Master in Virginia Beach, VA, to deliver high-risk training for military personnel. This position involves key responsibilities such as supporting underwater egress training and training divers on SCUBA equipment. Applicants must possess a DoD certified Diver First Class and have at least 3 years of experience as an Operational Diver First Class. Preferred qualifications include First Aid / CPR certification and familiarity with USAF SERE program structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Operational Diver First Class.
• Must possess DoD certified Diver First Class.
• Current lifeguard qualified or ability to become qualified before time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support Underwater Egress Training.
• Train divers on use, operation, and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment.
• Provide diver upgrade training for Mission Qualification Training.

Skills

Operational Diver First Class experience

SCUBA diving equipment maintenance

US Navy recompression chamber operations

Ability to swim in turbulent waters

Understanding of Dive Locker/Maritime equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

This position is contingent upon successful contract submission and award.

Prevailance is seeking a Water Survival Training Dive Master to deliver high‑risk training in support of military personnel. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with instructional experience who thrive in physically demanding, austere training environments.

Primary Duties

• Support Underwater Egress Training
• Support Emergency Parachuting and Water Survival Training
• Train divers on use, operation, and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment
• Maintain dive locker and equipment
• Support development and documentation of waterborne operations to include research of available and emerging technologies related to Dive Locker/Maritime Operations
• Assist with qualification, requalification, and documentation of training records and diving logs
• Provide diver upgrade training for Mission Qualification Training, enclosed space diving, and Dive Supervisor training
• Manage SERE Safety Diver Qualification Upgrade Program, and SCUBA qualification program
• Travel – 10%

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Possess 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 equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Operational Diver First Class
• Current lifeguard qualified or ability to become qualified before time of hire
• Capable of swimming in turbulent waters
• 3–5 year’s experience and knowledge of US Navy recompression chamber operations
• 3–5 year’s experience in certification and maintenance of high‑pressure air systems
• 3–5 year’s experience in employment the US Navy Dive/Jump Reporting System, U.S. Navy Planned Maintenance System, and the 3M system
• 3–5 years experience in 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
• Be familiar with USAF and MAJCOM regulatory guidelines and instructions
• Must have SECRET Security Clearance or be eligible to receive one

Desired Qualifications

• First Aid / CPR or Wilderness First Responder certification preferred
• Familiarity with USAF SERE program structure and hierarchy

Education

• High School diploma or GED