Scuba Department (FSB) - Summer 2027

BSA Sea Base•Islamorada, FL

About The Position

Sea Base is hiring Scuba Mates, Boat Mates, Divemasters, and PADI Instructors for the Summer 2027 season. Sea Base is a Scouting program that provides aquatic adventures for youth and adults, including live-aboard adventures, Open Water certification, Advanced certification, and a resort-style week of diving. Divemasters and instructors guide divers and conduct certification programs. Both experienced diving professionals and people beginning a diving career can gain experience during the season. Applications for other seasons must be submitted through a separate job-board listing. Sea Base is one of four National High Adventure Bases operated by Scouting America. Its programs include fishing, sailing, scuba diving, coral restoration, snorkeling, kayaking, and camping across six operating locations. Sea Base staff support and operate programs throughout the year. Summer, approximately mid-May through August, is the largest staffing season. Employees are provided regular meals and on-site housing during their employment term. Accommodations include fitness rooms, recreational areas, and laundry machines. Staff may have opportunities to gain knowledge and certifications in scuba diving, lifeguarding, wilderness first aid, CPR, and SERV Safe.

Requirements

  • Scuba Mate: Open Water diver certification.
  • Boat Mate: Rescue Diver certification.
  • Divemaster: Divemaster certification.
  • PADI Instructor: PADI Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

  • Guide divers and conduct certification programs (Divemasters and instructors).
  • Support and run Sea Base programs.

Benefits

  • Regular meals prepared by the food-services team.
  • On-site housing during the employment term.
  • Access to fitness rooms, recreational areas, and laundry machines.
  • Opportunity to gain knowledge and certifications in scuba diving, lifeguarding, wilderness first aid, CPR, and SERV Safe.
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