Alaska has the best diving!

Snorkel Alaska in Ketchikan is looking for Divemasters and Instructors who are excellent free divers to lead cruise ship passengers on guided snorkeling excursions in the last frontier. All equipment and paid on the job training are provided with this fun full-time, seasonal position.

This is a great opportunity to take a break from active teaching and / or retail sales. You can expect to work 40 + hours a week with one day off per week. Pay starts at over $100 per day based on an 8-hour workday. Overtime and tips are in addition to the hourly wage. Transportation to Ketchikan and housing are at your own expense. We will assist with finding suitable housing prior to arrival.

Snorkeling in Alaska? Sounds crazy and often times it is! Water temperatures reach a surprising high of 65 degrees in mid-summer. We provide two new 7mm SCUBAPRO Everflex Steamer wetsuits, hood, boots, gloves and everything else you need to be comfortable in the water. All of our equipment is top of the line making it easier on our guests and you. From SCUBAPRO’s Twin Jet fins to prescription masks we provide the best gear available.

You must be able to start on or before May 1st and be able work the entire season, which finishes on September 26th. One candidate will be selected to work our peak season of June, July and August only. Current CPR and First Aid / EFR certifications and PADI sponsored liability insurance are required.

You should love being in the water every day no matter the weather looks like outside. You must be in excellent physical condition, as you need to be able to freedive to depths of 30 to 40 feet repeatedly during the tour. Smokers need not apply.

To apply send a resume with a recent photo to snorkelalaska@gmail.com DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CURRENTLY HAVE PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. We are unable to obtain work permits for you. You can learn more about the tour and Snorkel Alaska by checking out our website at www.snorkelalaska.com