Is Instructor Work Seasonal?

aujax · Aug 25, 2003

I've been considering a career as a dive instructor (in the Carribean or other relatively profitable geographic location - no, I don't expect to make a lot of money doing this ) for a while, and can't seem to get a clear answer on how the job is affected by the seasons. If I get into this, should I only expect work in the winter or summer? Anyone?

Thanks,
Aubrey

cid90 · Aug 25, 2003

Instructor work is not seasonal if you are associated with appropriate dive center. Even in North Carolina we offer classes the entire year.
If we can do it in N.C. you can be sure they are doing it in the Carribean.

You will find that most instructor certifying agencies have placement services and can provide you with leads.

Drew Sailbum · Aug 25, 2003

I have a few instructor friends that spend the northern hemisphere summer in the Mediterranean, and the winter in SE Asia. Malta goes pretty quiet in the winter.

Here in GC, there is a "busier" season, but not as drastic a change as elsewhere. Since staff are always coming and going, we simply plan the timing of our new hires to increase staffing slightly in our busier times.

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