Also called: Dive Guide
Leads groups of certified divers on tours of reefs and wrecks.
Divemasters brief divers, lead underwater tours, point out turtles and octopuses, and help with gear. It is a common gateway job for ocean lovers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Divemaster certification (PADI or similar).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Guiding divers on reefs and wrecks and spotting trouble underwater stays a human, people-facing job.
Classes: Physical education and swimming, Biology, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7011.
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