Any seabase staff?

[PFD305]

Hi guys,
Looking to see if there are any SCUBA mates out there. As a scouter and diver cant think of a better place to spend my summer. Just wanted to see how you liked working there and how much time in the water a SCUBA mate might get. I'm looking into going for divemaster, but not there yet and the mate position seemed like the closest job to get in the water.

 

[mmmeenehan]

PFD,
You should check out the Divemaster Training Academy that SeaBase offers. They'll train you as a DM for free during the Xmas break, with the agreement that you'll work for them (for pay) the next summer.

A scout in my crew did it Xmas '05 and worked as a DM there last summer. Actually, he decided about 3/4 of the way through the summer that it wasn't his cup of tea and left early. I believe he had to pay SeaBase back for the DM training $$$ so his summer was just about a wash for him.

Grady is a long-time staffer, he could give you info on how much free time you'd have as a mate.

 

[hardin]

Hey Diver.....
I am heading down for the 5th year.. Would be glad to let ya know the ins & outs. You can call me at 817-232-3456 & if needed leave a number & i will get back to you. the info can be long, your questions may be many & I talk on the phone better than I type. Also if you arre already in BSA it sure speeds up things!
YIS
Grady Hardin