Divemaster Internship & Volunteer Pathway

Transform your passion into a career with our hands-on Divemaster Internship program. Grounded in a “learn by doing” philosophy, this pathway offers real-world industry experience—working alongside active instructors across our shop, shore, and charter operations—while helping offset the cost of your professional training.

Program Options & Cost Structure

Volunteer / Internship Track: $1,600 (plus required volunteer shifts & tank support).
Standard Track: $3,000 (full course without shop/tank volunteer commitments).
Initial Deposit: $500 to secure your spot and unlock digital academic materials.

What to Expect

Real Industry Experience: You won’t just be practicing skills; you will assist instructors with charter logistics, site mapping, boat prep and breakdown, and guest relations.
Comprehensive Academics & Specialties: Includes digital learning materials covering Science of Diving, React Right, Diver Stress & Rescue, Dive Guide, and core specialties (Deep, Navigation, and Night/Limited Visibility).
Skill Mastery: Refine your watermanship, rescue techniques, and demonstration-quality skill circuits in dedicated pool and ocean sessions.
Daily Mentorship: Receive structured feedback and debriefs after every charter to help you grow as a marine professional and leader.

Intern vs. Candidate: Where Do You Start?

Intern: Divers building toward their prerequisite certifications and working to reach the 40-dive minimum. Tank volunteer shifts are available to help build dive count and cover charter seat costs.
Candidate: Divers who have met all prerequisites and are actively focused on completing their Divemaster evaluation and leadership requirements.

Special Considerations & Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Must be 18+ with required prerequisite certifications and a completed medical clearance prior to processing.
Equipment: Professional candidates are required to own their primary gear set. We support candidates with special pricing access to used equipment or charter gear.