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International Dive Internship Program
Our Erasmus International Dive Internship Program for Instructors and divemasters trainee helps you optimizes your workforce while maintaining low cost and high operational standards.
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International Dive Internship Program
International Dive Internship Program. Connects dive centers with motivated Divemaster and Instructor candidates from European training programs who are looking to gain real-world experience in professional dive operations.
The program allows dive centers to strengthen their teams while maintaining controlled operational costs, providing additional support during daily activities such as guiding dives, assisting courses, equipment preparation, and customer service.
Interns join the dive center for a defined training period, integrating into the daily workflow while gaining practical experience in a professional diving environment.
For dive centers, the program provides several key benefits:
- Increased operational capacity during busy periods
- Additional support for courses and daily diving activities
- Access to motivated trainees eager to gain professional experience
- Optimized workforce structure with controlled operational costs
- Opportunity to identify and recruit future dive professionals
Each internship is designed to ensure that students gain valuable professional experience, while dive centers benefit from additional team support and operational flexibility.
The program creates a mutually beneficial collaboration, supporting both the development of future dive professionals and the operational needs of dive centers.
How our International Dive Internship Program benefit your diving business?
1️⃣ Immediate teaching capacity
✔ Run entry-level and advanced courses
✔ Conduct refreshers & specialties
✔ Guide certified divers
✔ Support peak-season demand
✔Eliminates lost sales due to instructor shortages.
2️⃣ Flexibility & seasonal scalability
✔deal for high season demand
✔ No long-term contract obligations
✔ Extend only if needed
✔Perfect workforce scaling solution.
3️⃣ Reduce administrative & legal burden
✔ No payroll processing
✔ No employment contracts
✔ No termination liabilities
✔Saves management time and risk.
4️⃣ Risk-free team evaluation
✔ Assess performance before long-term hiring
✔ Maintain service quality standards
✔ Build a reliable talent network
How does the International Dive Internship program work?
Who is this program designed for?
This program is designed for dive centers and resorts looking to strengthen their team with qualified Instructors, and Divemasters trainee to train and develop new professionals in-house while supporting professional development through a scholarship-based collaboration.
How do join the dive center or resort?
Instructors and Divemasters trainee join your operation through a scholarship program, becoming part of your team for the duration of the agreement.
How long does the scholarship last?
The scholarship has a duration of two months for Instructors and three months for Divemasters trainees, providing short-term operational support with the possibility of longer-term collaboration. The candidates are available from April to end of September.
What benefits does the dive center or resort receive?
You benefit from certified instructors and Divemasters trainees who support daily training and dive operations, enhance service capacity, and integrate quickly into your existing team—without the usual recruitment and hiring costs. The candidates begin their internships, subsidized by the Erasmus program, resulting in low operating costs for the diving center for the duration of the program.
Can the scholarship lead to employment?
Yes. Many centers use the scholarship period as an opportunity to evaluate instructors and offer employment after the program if both parties agree. Candidates graduate as CMAS Instructors.
Divemasters trainees.
Yes. If both parties agree, the scholarship may be extended. However, the Divemaster scholarship officially ends after the initial three-month period, so the funding of the candidate during any additional time must be considered.
Do Divemasters trainees candidates need prior diving certification?
No. Candidates start the program with no previous diving certification and are trained progressively until they reach professional Divemaster level. However, at the end of the season, the Divemaster may apply for the Instructor Course. This creates a pathway for professional development and a potential long-term staff member for your dive center.
What is the cost of hiring this service?
The cost is a one-time payment:
- 500 € per instructor
- 300 € per DiveMaster Trainee
Real case scenario
Traditional Instructor Hiring
Typical monthly costs:
- Salary: €1,400
- Social Security: €400
- Accommodation: €750
- Meals: €150
- Monthly total cost for the employer: €2,700
- €5,400 per instructor for two months
Hiring Through the Erasmus Program
- Salary: €0 (covered by scholarship)
- Social Security: €0 (covered by scholarship)
- Accommodation: €0 (covered by scholarship)
- Meals: €0 (covered by scholarship)
- Aquacore service fee: €350 one-time
