Careers in diving

When you become a PADI Dive Pro, you have a range of career opportunities at your fingertips. For instance, you could work in recreational diving, commercial diving, or environmental diving, just to name a few. Depending on your background and interests, there are a number of positions you may want to pursue. They include:

RECREATIONAL DIVING CAREERS

  • Divemaster
  • Scuba Instructor
  • Course Director
  • Captain
  • Boat Crew
  • Fill Station Manager
  • Store Manager
  • Sales Staff
  • Dive Shop Owner
  • Marketing Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • Website Developer

COMMERCIAL DIVING CAREERS

  • Offshore Diving
  • Civil Engineering
  • HAZMAT Diving
  • Salvage Diving
  • Potable Water Diving
  • Ship Maintenance 

PUBLIC SERVICE DIVING CAREERS

  • Public Safety Diver
  • Search & Rescue Diving
  • Water Rescue Unit
  • Investigations

SCIENCE and ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS

  • Environmental Research
  • Coral Reef Restoration
  • Marine Biologist

working at pura vida divers

Pura Vida Divers welcomes applications from PADI pros. Specifically, we look for team members with a divemaster rating or higher. We are always eager to meet quality dive pros, especially those who are interested in working in the following roles:

  • Retail Store and Assistant Manager
  • Full & Part-time Sales Associates
  • PADI Scuba Instructor
  • USCG Licensed Captain:  50 ton or higher
  • Website Developer
  • Social Media & Marketing
  • Tank Fill Technician

Pura Vida Divers has a team of pros from all over the world. We are known for our friendly staff, growth opportunities, community programs, and our dedication to keeping our oceans clean. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

  • Team & Family Environment
  • Friendly Clientele
  • Paid Vacation & Travel Opportunities
  • Frequent Diving Opportunities
  • Warm, Tropical Climate
  • Island Atmosphere
  • Diving Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Full Dive Resort Experience