PADI has launched a call for new applicants for its Divemaster Internship program.
The new program offers over 50 internships for aspiring professional divers. It provides candidates with their certification, invaluable experience working in the industry and learning the ropes of dive operations.
To qualify for the internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
- PADI Rescue Diver course or equivalent.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care courses or equivalent.
- Proof of 40+ logged dives.
- Medical clearance for diving from a physician in the last 12 months.
Commenting on the internships, PADI Worldwide Chief Brand and Membership Officer Kristin Valette Wirth said:
“The PADI Divemaster Internship is designed to offer a meaningful way to kick-start a purpose-driven career in scuba diving. These internships offer hands-on training and mentorship at world-class PADI Dive Centers and Resorts – learning how to supervise and teach scuba divers while also learning about running a successful dive business. This initiative is part of PADI’s ongoing commitment to fostering new talent and promoting growth within the diving industry. We are inviting the next generation of scuba divers to join the world’s largest purpose-driven diving organization and start their careers as PADI Professionals who are playing a key role in inspiring others to seek adventure and save the ocean.”
You can find out more information here.