Position Details
Position Information
Department Physical ActivityCourses HHS
Position Title SCUBA Certification Evaluator
Job Title SCUBA Certification Evaluator Pool - Spring Summer and Fall 2026
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent
Hours WorkedDuration Remote or Hybrid option
Job Summary The PAC Recreational SCUBA Program within the Physical Activities Course PAC Program a part of the School of Exercise Sport and Health Sciences in the College of Health at Oregon State University is seeking SCUBA Certification Evaluators. This is a part-time varied FTE hourly 12-month professional faculty position.Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available throughout the academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the program Director. Scheduling for each term is determined in February for Spring term November for Winter term and beginning in May for Fall term.
This position supports the SCUBA courses offered through the PAC Recreational SCUBA Programs within the Physical Activity Course PAC program at Oregon State University by guiding and evaluating students throughout the process of achieving certification through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors PADI. Courses currently offered include Open Water PAC 242 Advanced Open Water PAC 243 Rescue Diver PAC 244 specialties PAC 245 and Divemaster I & II PAC 299.
Incumbent will provide additional supervision andor run pool and open water sessions independently in SCUBA classes and make sure PADI ratio standards are met so students are safe in the learning environment.
The primary mission of the PAC Program is to provide all Oregon State University students with the knowledge and experience to make sound decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles. The intent of the PAC Program is to provide quality instruction in safe adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive enjoyable learning environment.
The SCUBA Certification Evaluator position will serve as an integral member of the PAC Program team where each instructor plays a specific role to the larger organization. Recognizing individual interests and abilities the program provides courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. We make an effort to address contemporary trends and student interests. Courses offered through the PAC Program may include but are not limited to classes in the Activity Areas of Aquatics Artistic & Social dance Aerobics & Fitness Development Martial arts Mindbody Outdoor Recreation Resistance training Sports Yoga and Games.
For additional information about the PAC program please visit httpshealth.oregonstate.edupac.
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Key Responsibilities 80 - Evaluation • Work directly with students small group and individually including minors in pool sessions and open water dives as they practice techniques skills and equipment usage which are necessary for certification. • Assist or independently run dive groups of 20 students with assistance from additional staff andor volunteers in pool sessions and open water dives. • Modify level and amount of assistance provided to students based on each students individual skill and comfort level. • Evaluate each students skills to determine when it is appropriate to build on techniques and continue with the next step in the established curriculum. Work with students in a confined water and open water environment. • Enforce all safety rules at the pool and open water sites. • Guide students with proper dive planning for open water dives. • Drivetransport students andor equipment to open water sites.
20 - Equipment • Provide general equipment care. Service equipment if incumbent possesses the necessary factory equipment certification. • Ensure equipment and other materials are set up prior to course meetings. • Wash sanitize and store equipment after use. • Help with inventory check in and out. • Depending on course level demonstrate equipment function use and assist students with using equipment.
What You Will Need Current valid PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification professional liability insurance and current good standing with PADI.
Current valid Adult CPR and AED Essentials and First Aid and oxygen provider the certifications must be completed prior to the start of classes more advanced training will be accepted.
Minimum of 150 dives. 20 dives must be in a professional supervisory position and 4 of the 20 dives must be with the OSU SCUBA program may be earned before start date as an OSU volunteer.
Ability to manage small groups 6 students alone and with assist with large groups of students up to 10.
Ability to be flexible with students needs.
Ability to cooperate with other SCUBA instructional team members and volunteer staff possibly in high stress environments.
Experience with diving in night conditions at least 10 and Deep dives at least 10.
Able to safely operate full size trucks loaded with SCUBA equipment or operate 12 passenger vans with students.
Current valid DAN accident insurance.
Ability to provide own SCUBA equipment necessary for OSUs dive environment.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.
What We Would Like You to Have Demonstrated ability to design teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices to the benefit of all learners.
Working Conditions Work Schedule Requires working nights andor weekends. Travel with students to open water sites and spending the night near dive sites is required.
This position requires working in water. Some work is required to be performed in outdoor environment which may involve extreme temperature and weather conditions.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range 16.76 - 20.00
Link to Position Description httpsjobs.oregonstate.eduposition_descriptions139013
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09050UF
Number of Vacancies Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07012025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05152025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 09302026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will continue to be considered throughout the Spring Summer and Fall of 2026.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents1 A resume and2 A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.3 LicensesCertifications Current valid PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification. Adult CPR and AED Essentials and First Aid Certification and oxygen provide. Please attach as necessary.You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional referencestheir e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact Cressey Merrillmerrilleoregonstate.edu541-737-3222.
Applications will be considered throughout the 20252026 academic year as opportunities become available.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with education experience and trainingcertification.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check such as a background check motor vehicle history check sexual misconduct reference check etc.. Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relationsoregonstate.edu.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk .
Please list your total number of dives and the number of dives in a professional supervisory position. Open Ended Question
What is your philosophy in teaching beginners to dive Open Ended Question
After reviewing the OSU mission statement at httpsleadership.oregonstate.edutrusteesabout-boardoregon-state-university-mission-statement please state how your background and experience has prepared you to support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices. Open Ended Question
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents License or Certification - 1 License or Certification - 2 License or Certification - 3 License or Certification - 4 VETERANS ONLY Must provide proof of Veteran Status DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed