SCUBA Educator

Scuba Educator 2025-2026

Overview

Located in south Eleuthera, The Bahamas, The Island School was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change. With a focus on conservation, sustainability, and experiential education programs informed by world-class research, we are developing responsible citizens and leaders who can ensure a more sustainable future. The Island School is a single organization made up of several interconnected parts including: the Elementary Learning Center, Deep Creek Middle School, the High School Semester/Summer Term program, our Partnership Programs, and the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Regardless of your department or role, you’ll work and learn side-by-side with others across our community — united in a common purpose to grow together as intentional leaders and responsible stewards of our environment.

The Scuba Educator will be responsible for planning, leading, and supporting in the execution of scuba programs across education departments at The Island School. This includes, but is not limited to: Semester and Summer Term Programs, Deep Creek Middle School, and Partnership Programs.

Job Summary

We are looking for educators who are committed to experiential education and passionate about both teaching and learning. The scuba educator will facilitate immersive learning experiences for students, following PADI standards. Ideal candidates will be able to integrate PADI scuba education with the three pillars of Island School: sustainability, sense of place, and intentional community. We expect the instructor to create meaningful scuba experiences that connect to students’ other coursework. Additionally, the scuba educator will be enthusiastic about linking classroom learning to life in the community and outdoor learning experiences.

This position will work closely with the Scuba Manager who will oversee all Scuba operations at The Island School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with education leaders to deliver scuba programming to students in the Semester and Summer Term Program, Deep Creek Middle School, and Partnership Programs
• Certifying students across educational departments, including but not limited to:
  • PADI Open Water Certification of Semester and Summer Students
  • PADI Open Water Certification for Deep Creek Middle School Grade 9 Students
  • PADI Open Water Certification for the Young Leadership Program
  • PADI Open Water Certification for Visiting Schools
• Management of the Island School PADI e-learning system including but not limited to: sending out e-learning codes to students, ensuring that students have completed their e-learning, processing student certifications, and supporting students through the completion of PADI e-learning courses
• Create interdisciplinary connections between scuba diving and student learning outcomes
• Work professionally and cooperatively within the school community and broader South Eleuthera community
• Assist in the daily running of dive operations
• Uphold risk management of scuba activities
• Contribute to the daily functions and operations of our campus community (chores, farm, wet lab, dish crew, etc.)

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications

• A current PADI Scuba Instructor certification
• Captains License, minimum RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
• Experience working in an active dive operation
• Experience in operating boats of various sizes
• Knowledge of tropical marine ecosystems
• Prior experience working underwater. i.e. with lift bags and tools
• Proficient computer skills, especially using Google-suite & Microsoft Office

Competencies

• Able to survive and thrive in a small, tight-knit, green, sustainable campus community, located in a remote part of The Bahamas with a “can-do” attitude to address challenges and opportunities of such a place.
• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary educational setting to support place-based education
• The ability to thrive within a cross-cultural team
• A desire to support students, interns and staff to build leadership skills
• The ability to multitask, with strong planning and logistics skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) skills
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to the wider mission and values of The Cape Eleuthera Island School

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Accommodation and utilities
• On-campus meals when dining hall is open
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental reimbursement up to $300
• Life insurance
• 10 paid vacation days
• 7 paid sick days
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

The Cape Eleuthera Island School and its related entities operate year round and working hours vary depending on program needs. Programs and special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. The successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.

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