Also called: Dive Program Manager (Aquarium)
Runs the dive program at a public aquarium, training staff and volunteers who dive in exhibits.
A dive safety officer schedules exhibit dives, checks every diver's certifications and gear, teaches rescue skills, and dives with sharks to clean tanks.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus instructor-level dive certifications.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Recreation Management.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-4099: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Training staff divers, checking gear and running rescues inside exhibits is human safety leadership.
Classes: Physical education and swimming, Biology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4099.
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