Mallorca Diving
Divemaster Training Course
internship start 4th July
Limited to 4 places
Why not join a SCUBA diving internship as a team member with Mallorca Diving?
Here on the sunny Mediterranean island of Mallorca, while training towards a professional
PADI Divemaster & Instructor rating you can learn about running a business operation
focusing on adventure and diving in a resort atmosphere. Whilst learning about the
local marine life and understanding the necessity of conservation and environmental
education on this beautiful Mediterranean island you will train to be an excellent,
confident scuba diver, Divemaster and Instructor in a fun atmosphere.
So from where you are now, how long will it take?
• For an Open Water Diver to attain the professional level of Divemaster or Assistant
Instructor an 8 week internship is recommended.
• If you are entering our program as an Advanced Open Water Diver, we recommend 8
Weeks to complete your Divemaster / Assistant Instructor internship.
• For Rescue Certified divers, 6 weeks is typically enough time.
•You may be able to finish the course work sooner but gaining experience is the most
important (and fun) part of the internship.
• If you are certified with an agency other than PADI, we can easily convert your
current certification to the PADI system.
Joining Requirements
Friendly, motivated and fun water-lover with respect for nature and a minimum of
20 years of age. It is important to be in good physical shape and be willing to be
“hands on”.
Open Water diving certification recommended.
Team Duties Include:-
Staff the dive shop, sign up clients for activities and assist with their retail
purchases, Crew the dive boat, assist with maintenance, preparation & end of day
shut down activities. Learn to fill dive tanks and maintain compressors, and inspect
/ clean tanks. Help gearing up customers with diving equipment, keep dive shop and
equipment clean, assist our staff with divers, students and other Interns in their
various courses. Help with the overall customer flow and safety of guest divers,
dive daily (usually once sometimes more) practice Spanish, German, English French
etc. Spend time on a beautiful Mediterranean island.
During your Internship you will also have the option to do any specialty diver courses
at great prices and afterwards may continue your education by becoming an Assistant
Instructor,/Instructor
Assistant Instructor, Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor costs are not
included in the basic Internship prices, but ask us for a package price
Costs 2009:
What’s included:
Pick up when you arrive, accommodation, course fees (from your level up to Divemaster)
diving and equipment use are included in this adventure.
However meals, flights, visas (where applicable) and insurance are not included.
* if you are not certified we charge an additional €150 for the Open Water Certification
including materials and certification
6 weeks €1250
*Recommended if you arrive as Advanced Open Water Certified or Rescue Diver
8 weeks €1600
*Recommended if you arrive as Open Water Certified /non-certified
.
The Divemaster internship cost includes your instruction, however, PADI standards
require that student divers have in their possession, a personal set of training
materials for study and use during the course and for reference afterwards. PADI
also charges a fee when sending for official dive course cards.
These training materials and certification costs are as follows :-
€340 -If you arrive as Open Water Certified
€300 -If you arrive as Advanced Open Water Certified
€220 -If you arrive as Rescue Diver Certified
All "Interns" must have appropriate travel & health insurance. It is recommended
that you budget €300- €400 per month for food / shopping (depending on tastes and
appetite!) Food stores, markets etc. are nearby.
Please note that by joining this Internship we are not guaranteeing your certification
in any courses, PADI course certification is a result of completing / passing required
coursework, completing dives and / or examinations. The harder you work the more
successful you will be.
Follow on Assistant Instructor and Instructor course
Once you have completed your Divemaster you then have the option to expand your employability,
knowledge and skills by becoming an Assistant Instructor or Instructor.
The Assistant Instructor is the first step and can be added on to your Internship,
taking about 4 - 6 days.
There may be an opportunity for suitable applicants to join our Instructor training
programme leading to the IDC ( Instructor Development Course) and IE ( Instructor
Examinations) held here in October and May each year.
