Divemaster Internship

Divemaster Internship 

Position Type: Internship
Location: Cape Eleuthera Island School, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Department: Diving Operations
Reports to: Diving Operations Manager / Lead Instructors

Overview

The Divemaster Internship is a hands-on professional development opportunity for individuals pursuing leadership-level training in recreational scuba diving within a mission-driven, island-based educational community. Interns are integrated members of the Diving Operations team and contribute to the safe, effective, and inspiring delivery of dive programming for students across Island School programs.

In alignment with Our Community, this role exists within a highly collaborative, cross-pollinated environment, where flexibility, shared responsibility, and teamwork across departments are essential. Divemaster Interns support not only diving activities, but also the broader educational mission of The Island School by engaging with students, staff, and community initiatives as needed.

This position combines in-water training, operational support, and professional skill development while completing—or working toward—PADI Divemaster certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Dive Operations & Instructional Support

• Assist instructors with scuba training programs, including Discover Scuba Diving (DSDs), Open Water Diver courses, and continuing education programs
• Support student divers with equipment setup, dive briefings, entries/exits, and in-water supervision
• Participate in dive planning, site preparation, logistics, and adherence to established safety procedures
• Assist with boat operations, loading/unloading, and site setup under instructor supervision

Equipment & Operational Support

• Prepare, maintain, and care for dive equipment before and after dives
• Support gear organization, rinsing, storage, and inventory processes
• Assist with dive documentation, rosters, logs, and compliance with training and safety standards

Community & Professional Engagement (The Big WE in Our Community)

• Act as a positive role model for students, demonstrating safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious diving practices
• Participate in daily briefings, trainings, and operational meetings
• Collaborate with staff across programs, age groups, and departments as needed to support student learning and community initiatives
• Apply additional certifications or skills (e.g., scuba professional ratings, first aid, boating, outdoor education) to support Island School programming beyond core dive duties when appropriate

Learning Outcomes

• Gain real-world experience assisting certified scuba instructors in an educational setting
• Develop leadership, communication, and risk-management skills in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Build confidence supervising divers and supporting complex dive operations
• Gain exposure to dive center operations, scheduling, safety systems, and educational programming
• Progress toward or complete PADI Divemaster certification requirements (if applicable)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
• PADI Rescue Diver certification
• Current First Aid/CPR (EFR or equivalent within the last 24 months)
• Medical clearance for diving (as required)
• Strong swimming ability and comfort in open water environments
• Minimum of 40 logged dives

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with students, youth, or outdoor education programs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit, team-oriented community

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry scuba equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to participate in multiple dives per day as scheduled

Schedule & Commitment

• Schedule varies based on dive programming and the academic calendar
• Primarily weekdays, with occasional weekends or special programs
• Flexibility is essential, in keeping with the collaborative and dynamic nature of The Island School community