An established e-commerce retailer and distributor of scuba diving equipment is seeking a highly experienced Scuba Diving Product Specialist & Technical Advisor to serve as its in-house diving expert.

This individual will provide technical expertise across the company's scuba diving product portfolio, evaluate and test equipment, recommend new products, and support product development initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an active, passionate scuba diver with extensive real-world experience using a wide variety of diving equipment. This role requires someone who understands equipment performance, safety requirements, emerging technologies, and the needs of both recreational and experienced divers.

The position combines hands-on product evaluation, technical advising, vendor collaboration, and product education.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's primary scuba diving expert and technical resource.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new scuba diving equipment and products.
• Test diving gear and provide detailed feedback on performance, quality, safety, and usability.
• Support new product development with practical insights and recommendations.
• Answer complex technical questions from customers and internal teams.
• Provide expert guidance on product selection, equipment compatibility, and proper usage.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to identify product improvements and opportunities.
• Monitor scuba diving industry trends, innovations, and competitor products.
• Train sales, customer service, and marketing teams on diving equipment and technical specifications.
• Develop product guides, FAQs, and educational materials for customers and employees.
• Help ensure the company's product offerings meet the needs of divers at different experience levels.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on scuba diving experience required.
• Expert knowledge of scuba diving equipment, including regulators, BCDs, wetsuits, drysuits, dive computers, masks, fins, tanks, and accessories.
• Active involvement in scuba diving and a strong passion for the sport.
• Ability to objectively test and evaluate equipment performance, quality, and safety.
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to beginners and experienced divers.
• Experience in scuba equipment testing, product evaluation, or the diving industry preferred.
• Familiarity with diving industry trends, equipment innovations, and emerging technologies.
• Professional diving certifications such as Divemaster, Instructor, Technical Diver, or equivalent are a strong plus.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of providing practical product recommendations.

📍 Location: New York, NY

💼 Type: Full-time, hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

💰 Salary: $120,000/year

📩 To apply, send your resume to RickyR@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Subject line: Scuba Diving Product Specialist & Technical Advisor | Job ID #3693106

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