Primary Tasks

• Advises  the Committee on all technical aspects of diving.
• Is responsible for diving arrangements in connection with BSAC activities.
• Prepares diving regulations for approval and publication by Committee.
• Sets the standards of training and experience and theoretical knowledge required for the purpose of BSAC diving examinations.
• Arranges for examinations to be held and certificates of qualification to be issued.
• Maintain a record of all Branch Dives

Secondary tasks

• Develop a more varied range of club diving
• Develop contacts between the club and other local sports organisations
• Plan and manage at least one annual diving expedition to cater to all levels of diver grade within the club.

Accountabilities and Working Relationships

• Appointed from nominations by the outgoing Branch Committee prior to the AGM.
• Reports to the Annual General Meeting on all diving/snorkelling and related activities.
• Accountable to the National Diving Officer for all diving/snorkelling and related activities within the Branch.
• Accountable to the Treasurer on all financial aspects.
• Must work with the Training Officer, Equipment Officer, Boat Officers and Dive Managers.
• Accountable to the General Committee on Branch related aspects of Diving/Snorkelling.
• Must work with the General Committee.

The Diving Officer should hold at least the qualification of BSAC Advanced Diver and ideally be a BSAC qualified Open Water Instructor

Diving Officer

Tim Phillips
Advanced Diver - OWI