INTERNSHIPS
MARINE CONSERVATION & DIVEMASTER INTERNSHIP
Follow the links below to find out more about the internship programs we offer:
In partnership with Bay Islands College of Diving, this program is designed to perfectly integrate the highest standard of dive training with current conservation projects here in Utila. This 3-month internship will develop all the skills necessary for furthering a career in marine conservation studies and professional diving.
What skills will you learn?
- PADI Divemaster qualification
- Caribbean reef fish, reef associated organisms and coral identification
- Research dive training
- Coral reef surveying techniques
- Whale shark population monitoring skills
- Experience working within a marine research institution
- Experience coordinating and leading ecotours
- Community outreach and environmental education skills
- Experience of conservation and eco-tourism issues on a Caribbean island
What is included in the project cost?
- PADI Divemaster training
- Training and scientific surveying dives
- Pick up on arrival to Utila
- Accommodation (includes wifi, cable TV, full kitchen, water bills)*
- Welcome meal and goodbye cocktail mixer
- Lionfish Management and Spearing Workshop
- Boat orientation workshop
- Tshirt
*Accommodation conditions are subject to change
Eligibility:
40 logged dives required, and PADI (or equivalent) Rescue Diver certified with current Emergency First Responder (EFR) CPR and First Aid certifications. These are non-negotiable prerequisites.
Please Note: Candidates who have the required number of dives but are not certified to Rescue Diver + EFR level may opt to arrive one week early to the internship to complete those certifications at Bay Islands College of Diving, and bundle the cost with the Dive Master internship. Please email info@wsorc.org for more information about this option.
- Must be at least 18 years old by start of internship
- Experience studying marine biology, conservation, environmental studies or related field is preferable but not essential
- Owning your own dive gear is essential
- Ability to work in tropical conditions within a hot and humid climate
- Confident swimmer
- Comfortable at sea and working on boats.
- Interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team
Dates & Cost:
Divemaster Internships require a minimum commitment of 3 months. Without exception, internships begin on the first Monday of each month and terminate the Saturday directly before the first Monday, 3 (or more) months later. The list below shows available program start dates for 2019. Prices listed are per-month for the duration of the internship:
$1750 per month for Rescue Diver certified applicants
$300 for Rescue Diver Course extension
Upcoming Program Start Sates:
March 4th, 2019
April 1st, 2019
May 6th, 2019
June 3rd, 2019
July 1st, 2019
August 5th, 2019
September 2nd, 2019
September 30th, 2019
November 4th, 2019
December 2nd, 2019
What is NOT included in the program cost?
Surcharges which may be associated with your preferred method of payment
Flights & Insurance
Airport Departure Tax (Approximately $37 USD – at time of writing)
Food & drink
Electricity (Utila accommodations work with a prepaid electric meter, expect to pay approximately $25 USD per month per person)
How to apply…
Please download and fill out the WSORC Application Form and send to info@wsorc.org. Our team will review your application and get back to you soon. Thanks!