Free Tec Diving Instructor Internship

Job Description

Free Tec Diving Instructor Internship May-Sep/Oct 2026, in Nikiti, Greece!

Join our 13th edition of Technical Diving Internship 

Widen your knowledge and skills—from PADI Discover Tec Diver to Trimix Instructor with our comprehensive, fee-free internship program. Beyond Tec Diving, you will gain hands-on experience in the business side of the industry, learning how to establish and manage a successful small diving center or manage it. Outstanding candidates may be offered a paid position at our centers for the following season.

Other diver or instructor courses and partial internships are available upon request.

Location: The beautiful Nikiti, Sithonia, Halkidiki, Greece. Enjoy an international, friendly environment, organic Greek cuisine, and a vibrant culture in a very safe, low-crime area.

Duration: Late April/Early May – late September/mid-October.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING
This is not a paid job position. This program is designed for individuals with the time and resources to invest in their education, aiming to develop the expertise needed for a professional career or for opening their own dive shop.

All programs are free of charge in exchange for full-time participation during the summer season (May–October) without a salary.

Note: We operate in a people-oriented business. We have a zero-tolerance policy for conflict, racism, discrimination, nationalism, or drug use. Candidates who regularly engage in “heavy party” drinking will be expelled.

What You Will Learn
Experience a “zero to hero” technical diving journey. You will gain experience with real customers, learn to manage a dive center, and conduct various programs—all under the mentorship of Michael, PADI Instructor Trainer and Founder/Co-owner of Atlantis Diving Center.

Requirements:
Citizenship: EU citizens – full season. Citizens of the UK, USA, Australia, North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, and Moldova may participate for up to 90 days per EU visa regulations. We will not respond to other applications.
Qualifications: Renewed PADI OWSI or MSDT with valid international insurance (including Tec diving).
Equipment: Must own full recreational gear (Technical gear is an advantage).
Languages: Fluent English is mandatory. Proficiency in French, German, Romanian, Bulgarian, Dutch, Greek, or Serbian at a teaching level is a significant plus.
Application: CV with a current photo and a video interview.

What We Offer:
Tec Courses: Tec Deep (40/45/50), Tec Trimix (65/90+) on Backmount or Sidemount.
Introduction to Rebreather.
Instructor Training: MSDT (limited), Tec Deep, Tec Trimix, and Tec Sidemount Instructor. For Divemaster: OWSI and Speciality Instructor training.
Business Training: Dive centre organisation, management, administration, and sales techniques.
Hands-on Practice: Guiding dives, conducting DSD programs, and managing center operations.

Support & Perks:

• Free rent of the required technical equipment.
  Free or budget accommodation (AC, private toilet/shower, water/electricity included).
  Coffee and water at the centre.
  100% of your tips and photo sales.
  Sales commissions and performance bonuses.
  Access to equipment at wholesale prices and maintenance workshops.
  Airport transfers.
  PADI fees, excluding the Instructor’s fee

What We Expect:
Full Commitment: Hard work and active participation in all diving center activities.

Instruction: Conducting courses, DSDs, and guiding (typically 2 dives per day).
Logistics: Tank filling, loading/unloading equipment (vans/beach), and gear maintenance for the center and customers.
Professionalism: A friendly, honest, and loyal attitude toward the team and guests.
Driving: Operating minivans for guests and equipment transport.
Note: Partial 3-month internships cover Air/Nitrox tec diver and instructor courses.

No hidden fees, no tricks—just professional growth.
Contact Us ASAP!