Also called: Dive Center Owner
Runs a scuba shop that sells gear, teaches classes, and leads dive trips.
A dive shop owner opens early to fill tanks, teaches a certification class in the pool, leads a weekend dive trip, and manages sales and staff.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Scuba instructor certification plus business skills.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Management.
Growing about average. Small business income depends on tourism.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with marketing and booking, but teaching, guiding trips and filling tanks keep the shop human-run.
Classes: Business CTE class, Physical education and swimming, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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