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Primary Purpose:

The Divemaster adds supervision and support for the NSU Academic Diving Program’s scuba diving classes and scuba diving trips. Temporary employment is of limited duration, and under the terms of NSU's benefits plan and policies, not eligible for company benefits.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $14.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions:

Assignments may include the following duties:
1. Assists with pool sessions of various scuba courses.
2. Assists with dive trips of both courses and recreational dives.
3. Conducts dive briefings.
4. Prepares, organizes, and closes the dive locker.
5. Distributes and collects equipment from students.
6. Tags equipment for repair and inspects safety equipment.
7. Assists Scuba Instructors.
8. Responsible for topside and underwater supervision of students.
9. Responds to student inquiries.
10. Fills scuba cylinders and rinses equipment.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Proficient in dive rescue and in the demonstration of standard scuba skills.
3. Must be able to carry diving equipment.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Must hold active certification status as a PADI Divemaster.
2. Current CPR and First Aid.
3. Must hold active Divemaster Professional Liability Insurance.
4. Must hold Diving Accident Insurance at the Master Level or higher.

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required:

Required Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. DAN Oxygen Provider
2. DAN Diving Accident Insurance (Master level or higher)

Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

(Please be advised that this position is safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing. Violations of the University’s
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. NSU students should also refer to the NSU Student Handbook for guidance regarding violations of the drug-free schools and campuses policy.)

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.