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Scuba Diving Guide Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Occupational Therapist

Newtown, VA · On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

Endoscopy Technician

Newtown, VA · On-site

$22.82 - $35.01/hr

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

RN Unit Coordinator

Newtown, VA · On-site

$47.42 - $68.63/hr

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

Environmental Service Tech III

Newtown, VA · On-site

$18.08 - $26.26/hr

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

... scuba diving accidents.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

Administrative Associate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ... Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its ...

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How much do scuba diving guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for scuba diving guide in the United States is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a scuba diving guide do?

A Scuba Diving Guide leads individuals or groups on underwater diving excursions, ensuring their safety and enhancing their experience. They are responsible for planning dives, briefing divers on safety protocols, guiding them through dive sites, and pointing out interesting marine life or features. Scuba Diving Guides are trained in emergency procedures and first aid, and they often provide instruction or refreshers for less experienced divers. Their main goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and educational diving experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a scuba diving guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scuba Diving Guide, you need advanced diving skills, thorough knowledge of dive safety procedures, and professional certification such as PADI Divemaster or equivalent. Familiarity with dive computers, underwater navigation tools, and emergency oxygen equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help in guiding diverse groups and handling unexpected situations underwater. These abilities ensure both the safety and enjoyment of clients, as well as the preservation of marine environments.

What are some common challenges faced by scuba diving guides during group dives?

Scuba Diving Guides often encounter challenges such as managing divers with varying experience levels, ensuring everyone's safety, and adapting quickly to changing underwater conditions. Communication can be difficult underwater, so guides must be adept at using hand signals and maintaining group cohesion. Additionally, it's important to monitor equipment and air supply for all participants while providing an enjoyable and educational experience. Flexibility, quick decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for handling these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Scuba Diving Guide vs Snorkel Guide?

AspectScuba Diving GuideSnorkel Guide
CertificationsOpen Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Dive MasterBasic snorkeling certification, First Aid
Work EnvironmentUnderwater, dive boats, dive sitesShore or boat-based, shallow water
Industry UsageScuba diving industry, adventure tourismSnorkeling tours, eco-tours

Both roles involve guiding tourists in water activities, but scuba diving guides require advanced certifications and operate underwater, while snorkel guides focus on shallow water and snorkeling experiences. The choice depends on the level of certification and type of water activity involved.

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Infographic showing various Scuba Diving Guide job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,987 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Occupational Therapist

Newtown, VA • On-site

Sentara
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

$95K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 417 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring an Occupational Therapist for Acute Care

*We offer Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits*

As an Occupational Therapists you will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury and help build or restore vocational/ daily living skills as well as general independence.

Education
  • Master's of Occupational Therapy
Certification/Licensure
  • VA License of Occupational Therapy
  • NBCOT
  • BLS

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $95,825.60 - $140,961.60 annually.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.


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