Scuba Educator

Job Description 

SCUBA Educator

(2026-2027) 

Overview 

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, was founded in 1999 to create and support transformational educational experiences with the mission of leadership effecting change. The diverse CEIS educational initiatives, including the Island School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, the Early Learning Center, and Community Outreach, deliver unique education in partnership with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research, sustainable development and innovation at the Cape Eleuthera Institute.  

The Big “WE”: The Island School operates as a close-knit, mission-driven, island-based educational community. Collaboration, flexibility, and shared responsibility are central to our work with students and to life on campus. 

Educators work closely across programs, age groups, and departments, supporting students through interdisciplinary learning, shared supervision, and community events. Teaching Fellows are supported by experienced educators and are encouraged to grow into this collaborative culture with guidance, mentorship, and clear communication. 

This community-based approach is a defining feature of employment at The Island School and an essential part of our educational mission. 

Job Summary 

The Scuba Educator will be responsible for planning, leading, and supporting in the execution of scuba programs across education departments at The Island School. This includes, but is not limited to: Semester and Summer Term Programs, Deep Creek Middle School, and Partnership Programs. 

We are looking for educators who are committed to experiential education and passionate about both teaching and learning. The scuba educator will facilitate immersive learning experiences for students, following PADI standards. Ideal candidates will be able to integrate PADI scuba education with the three pillars of Island School: sustainability, sense of place, and intentional community. We expect the instructor to create meaningful scuba experiences that connect to students’ other coursework. Additionally, the scuba educator will be enthusiastic about linking classroom learning to life in the community and outdoor learning experiences.

This position will work closely with the Scuba Manager who will oversee all Scuba operations at The Island School. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with education leaders to deliver scuba programming to students in the Semester and Summer Term Program, Deep Creek Middle School, and Partnership Programs
• Certifying students across educational departments, including but not limited to: 
  • PADI Open Water Certification of Semester and Summer Students 
  • PADI Open Water Certification for Deep Creek Middle School Grade 9 Students 
  • PADI Open Water Certification for the Young Leadership Program
  • PADI Open Water Certification for Visiting Schools 
• Management of the Island School PADI e-learning system including but not limited to: sending out e-learning codes to students, ensuring that students have completed their e-learning, processing student certifications, and supporting students through the completion of PADI e-learning courses
• Create interdisciplinary connections between scuba diving and student learning outcomes 
• Work professionally and cooperatively within the school community and broader South Eleuthera community
• Assist in the daily running of dive operations - ability to lift scuba tanks, carry heavy gear, and work long hours in tropical conditions. 
• Inspect, repair, and service regulators, BCDs, cylinders, and compressors according to manufacturer standards 
• Uphold risk management of scuba activities
• Contribute to the daily functions and operations of our campus community (chores, farm, wet lab, dish crew, etc.)

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications 

• A current PADI Scuba Instructor certification
• Captains License, minimum RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification 
• Experience working in an active dive operation
• Experience in operating boats of various sizes
• Knowledge of tropical marine ecosystems
• Proficient computer skills, especially using Google-suite & Microsoft Office

Desirable Qualifications 

• Able to survive and thrive in a small, tight-knit, green, sustainable campus community, located in a remote part of The Bahamas with a “can-do” attitude to address challenges and opportunities of such a place.
• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary educational setting to support place-based education 
• Recognized Equipment Service Technician certification for servicing and maintaining Scuba Pro regulators
• Experience carrying out visual inspections on cylinders
• The ability to thrive within a cross-cultural team 
• A desire to support students, interns and staff to build leadership skills 
• The ability to multitask, with strong planning and logistics skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) skills
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Commitment to the wider mission and values of The Cape Eleuthera Island School