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Job Title – Dive Instructor

Description

Dive Instructor teaches students individually or in groups using discussions and demonstrations; their main objective is to teach dive safety so students are confident in basic scuba skills. A diver works below the surface of the water, either in the sea or in inland rivers and dams. Different categories of divers perform different types of work.

Typical Job Activities

Teaches scuba diving techniques, first in a swimming pool and later in open water
Teaches individuals who want to dive recreationally or obtain their scuba certification
Demonstrates basic scuba skills, accompany divers underwater and adapt to emergency situations so the student is confident and prepared for the activity
Interacts with students during the dive and must continually monitor performance to provide suggestions and additional training as needed
Maintains and transports equipment, driving students to dive sites, stocking the boat appropriately with supplies and adhering to environmental protection procedures 

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Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with matric exemption
National Diploma in diving and a certificate in learning to teach diving, like valid CPR and first aid 

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Biology and Technical subjects 

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be extremely fit
Be able to not suffer from any type of physical disability
Be able to not be claustrophobic
Be able to work in difficult environments with very low visibility
Be able to work as a team and without supervision
Have good sight and hearing
Be a good swimmer
Be able to be responsible

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Employment Opportunities 

Low

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

Moderate

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Commercial diving companies
South African Police Service
South African Navy
Free-lance (contract diving services to a company on a part-time basis)

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Relevant Contact Details

DAN SAwww.dansa.org

South African underwater sports federation
www.sausf.co.za

CMAD Instructors of South Africa
www.cmas.co.za

Career Progress and Path

Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Consultant or freelance 

Employment Stability

Moderately stable 

Reasons to consider this career

I can be of service to people
I can work with people