Dive Staff

Dive Staff

Dive Staff is comprised of Dive Instructors and Divemasters. They are required to be knowledgeable of all dive requirements per Catalina Sea Camp and NAUI. This involves developing, organizing, and teaching (or assisting with teaching) scuba diving courses as assigned. All duties are performed in accordance with Catalina Sea Camp structure/standards. Dive Staff are responsible for all aspects (as assigned and within an individual's scope) of scuba diving and freediving for Catalina Sea Camp.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least two years older than the oldest camper age group (oldest campers = 17 years old)
• Have completed one full year of college or equivalent experience.
• Desire to live and work in a remote camp community.
• Desire to work with children and ability to supervise them in related activities.
• Have good character, integrity, flexibility and adaptability.
• Have enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
• Be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Have strong communication and human relations skills.
• Agree to a criminal background check.
• Be able and willing to treat all campers and staff fairly.
• Be accepting of GDI Inclusion Policy.

Physical Qualifications

• Must possess strength and endurance required to hike, swim, and move kayaks and equipment.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities. Able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury). Able to follow, observe, and enforce all camp safety regulations.
• Have the ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects when necessary.
• Be able to work in hot conditions, with temperatures up to 80-95 degrees while moving around camp.