Dive Operations Manager/Env. Educator Intern

Environmental Educator Intern Description and Duties:

Environmental Education: IFS employees’ supplement the group leader's knowledge with local site
information and topical lectures. The level of assistance with educational programming will vary
according to the group leader’s expertise and experience. Must become knowledgeable in basic level
local flora and fauna.

Trip Facilitation: IFS employees are expected to stay in close contact with the group leader, transport the
group to their desired sites, and monitor the group's safety while doing so. Must become proficient with
driving station vehicles.

Field Station Operations: There are daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to be completed to maintain full
operation of the field station.

Maintenance: All employees participate in maintenance and repair of the vehicles, boats, buildings, and other equipment as needed.

Dive Operations Manager Description and Duties:

The Dive Operations Manager is in charge of IFS PADI dive shop, PADI course offerings and dive
instruction, and oversees any IFS dive professionals and is a part-time position.

The manager is also in charge of the following:

● Oversee the air compressor management which includes but not limited to: cleaning, air testing
schedule, training for use, and maintenance schedule
● Keeping the gear is good working order, keeping the inventory updated, keeping track of tanks
(hydro schedule), checking out gear for students, guests, and rentals for non-guests
● Oversees divemasters/rescue divers who may conduct or assist with dive course offerings or dives
with guests
● Assist and work in conjunction with any contracted dive instructors brought in to assist with dive
courses
● Provide dive training for staff as instructed by the Executive Director
● Provide dive training for students and guests at Forfar with our programming and keep an
inventory of dive instruction materials and register students once certifications are completed
with PADI

Required/Desired Qualifications:

● BS in Environmental Education, Marine Biology, Outdoor Recreation and Leadership, Operations
Management, or similar major
● Managerial experience or team leadership
● Experience with diving (PADI Dive Instructor certification required), snorkeling, and driving boats
● Experience with facilitation and leading trips

● Experience creating and presenting educational programming (middle school to adult audiences a
plus)
● Experience with dive shop management
● Key personality traits include: ability to live and work in a small group environment with limited
personal space in rustic and rural conditions, flexible and adaptable, responsible and safety
conscientious, relatable and personable with students/group leaders/visitors/locals, a team player
with a good work ethic, leadership skills
● Must have a valid Driver’s License and be comfortable driving large vans on unpaved, rural roads
● Must consent to and pass a Background Check
● Physical requirements: Must be able to and desire to spend time diving, snorkeling, or driving boats
for up to 8 hours a day, must be able to climb up and down ladders, must be able to lift 50 lbs, and
must be able to drive a van for up to 1.5 hours at a time
● Must be able to commit to a minimum of one year