Dive instructors run guest diving and watersports, usually doubling as deck crew on yachts with a dive program.
Entry with instructor rating plus STCW. Yachts 40m and up with a dive/watersports program.
Entry pay is about $3,200 to $4,200 a month, rising to $4,500 to $6,000 with experience. See the full yacht dive instructor salary guide.
Once you have your tickets, get in front of hiring captains and managers. Create a free crew profile, then browse yacht dive instructor jobs and apply directly with no agency fees.
At a minimum, STCW basic safety training and an ENG1 seafarer medical, plus the role-specific tickets listed above.
Many people enter as green crew. The fastest route is getting your certificates, building a strong CV, and dockwalking or daywalking in a hub port. Sign up free to get started.