IF YOU WANT TO BECOME
A DIVING PROFESSIONAL

THIS SUMMER COULD BE ONE TO REMEMBER…

CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY!

THREE LUCKY INDIVIDUALS will be selected to spend their summer at Andark Diving and Watersports’; world-class diving facilities, learning the ropes and fast-tracking their skills in the diving industry, while becoming a PADI Divemaster at no cost to them.

Andark uses an internship approach to give the scholars the best experience of the dive industry while earning their PADI Divemaster certification.

Along with being based at Andark Diver Training centre, you will also be diving at other locations in the region. You will gain your first professional diving certification working alongside Andark’s team of PADI Instructors in the indoor pool and Europe’s first purpose-built diver training lake, while also learning how a dive centre runs behind the scenes, and helping both novice and experienced divers to learn new skills, as you would, as a qualified PADI Divemaster.

ASSIST IN TEACHING DIVING

DIVING TRIPS & SUNDAY DIVES

BECOME A VALID MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

SPONSORED BY SUUNTO

In previous years, the Scholars have had access to all of their required materials and equipment free of charge, with high quality diver training provided by Andark.

Suunto will once again be PROVIDING state of the art DIVE COMPUTERS for the Scholars for the duration of the course, which will be THEIRS TO KEEP UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION!

When The Programme Runs

The programme runs from mid-June to mid-September, with final dates confirmed after successful interviews. Candidates must be fully available for the duration in order to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of running the dive centre.

Where You Will Be Based

You will be primarily based at Andark’s diver training centre on Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, with occasional travel required to Vobster Quay and other dive sites as part of your training.

Have You Got What It Takes

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

All we require from you are a positive attitude and willingness to work hard, as some days will be long. You need to be self-motivated, and have the skills and enthusiasm to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. You will need to be available for the entire period between mid-June and mid-September, as this is an intensive programme with a full schedule.

Pre-requisite

18 years old or older (there is no maximum age)

Certified PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent qualification(s)

Prepared to devote 5 days a week (2 days of which will be weekends) over the scholarship.

After a successful interview process - Must be in  possession of a HSE MA2 Medical that states you are 'fit to dive' two weeks before the first day of your Divemaster Scholarship. The candidate will bear at the cost of the MA2 medical. Further details to be provided at interview.

THE OFFER

Internship-style Divemaster course Mid-June to Mid-September 2026

Mentorship & support form PADI Professionals throughout

Successful candidates will be given dive gear from some of the leading dive brands in the world.

Upon successful completion of the internship; a Professional PADI Divemaster Certification

Use of Dive gear with an option to purchase at a reduced rate at the end of the scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

We request applicants produce a personal statement, either written or as a short video (less than 5 minutes) that explains the following, and send it, along with a CV

Who you are

Your interests

Why you would make a good PADI Divemaster

Any previous diving experience you have

Please send your statement to admin@andark.co.uk