Join the Santa Barbara Aquatics Team

Santa Barbara Aquatics is a full-service dive shop and PADI 5-Star dive center located in Santa Barbara, California. We're passionate about scuba diving, freediving, spearfishing, and sharing the ocean with our community — and we're always looking for talented, experienced people to join our crew.

Open Position: PADI Dive Instructor

If you hold a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification with a minimum of 50 certifications issued, and current CPR and lifesaving certifications from the American Red Cross or an equivalent organization, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote the PADI certification program on board vessels, at the Channel Islands, and during shore excursions
• Arrange and conduct PADI scuba diving courses — both classroom and pool sessions — in full compliance with PADI regulations and guidelines
• Provide guided dives and snorkeling tours for guests of all experience levels
• Promote equipment rentals and assist guests in selecting the right scuba and snorkeling gear

Minimum Qualifications

• Active PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification
• Minimum 50 PADI certifications issued
• Current CPR and lifesaving certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for ocean education

Why Work at Santa Barbara Aquatics?

SBA is more than a dive shop — we're a community hub for divers, freedivers, and ocean enthusiasts throughout Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Our instructors have access to world-class dive sites at the Channel Islands National Park, a fully equipped classroom and pool training facility, and a team that genuinely loves what they do.

We also offer opportunities in retail, swim instruction, and customer service for the right candidates.

How to Apply

Interested in joining the SBA team? Visit us in-store at our Santa Barbara location, or contact us to learn about current openings. We look forward to diving with you.