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Working as a dive instructor not only requires extensive experience and proficiency in diving skills, it also requires the ability to relay that knowledge to diving novices -- who may be nervous or brand-new to the sport. If you remain calm in potentially hazardous situations and have a passion for passing on your love of diving, explore the options for making money as a dive instructor.
Scuba diving instructors get the opportunity to work in the water, providing specialized instruction to scuba diving enthusiasts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies scuba diving instructors as coaches, along with other athletic coaches. Salaries for scuba diving instructors are listed by the bureau with other coaches and scouts in all other fields.
Scuba diving instructors have extensive experience in diving and practical knowledge about the sport and its effects on the human body. They share their enthusiasm and dedication by teaching, pursuing professional-level training and promoting safe diving practices.