Also called: Dive Master, Scuba Instructor
Teaches scuba diving and leads guided dives on reefs and wrecks.
You teach a pool class in the morning, then lead certified divers along a coral reef in the afternoon. You check gear, plan dives, and watch everyone's air supply. Many instructors work in Florida, Hawaii, or abroad.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. PADI or SSI instructor certification (several months of training).
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Teaching scuba skills and leading dives underwater stays hands-on and safety-critical.
Classes: Biology, Physics, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9031.
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