Fire Department Diving Instructor

Our work never stops. Day in and day out, we’re ready to protect what matters most. We fight fires, save lives, and provide assistance in the event of accidents. Better yet, we strive to stay one step ahead of problems. That’s why we’re committed to prevention and provide information and advice.

Our work is diverse; no two days are the same. Just like the people who work for us. For example, not all firefighters wear helmets and fire-resistant clothing. From communications specialists to mechanics, from controllers to HR advisors: we are all part of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department. Everyone contributes to the functioning of this organization based on their own expertise, whether they work full-time or part-time.

Our work is dynamic and demanding. We’re there for others, but also for each other—whether it’s with sound advice or an enthusiastic idea. We don’t think in terms of silos; instead, we believe it’s important for everyone in the fire department to feel at ease. After all, a pleasant work environment is a great incentive to bring out the best in yourself.

What will you be doing?

The diving instructor at the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is a subject matter expert and, within our organization, reports functionally to the Advisor of the Water Accidents Team in the Operational Planning Department.

The Diving Instructor;

• Provides education, training, and drills for fire department divers, dive team leaders, surface rescuers, and other relevant personnel.
• Develops, prepares, and evaluates training programs in accordance with national guidelines and regional procedures.
• Assesses the professional competence of fire department divers and dive team leaders and tracks their progress.
• Identifies gaps in knowledge, skills, or safety and discusses them with the Water Accident Team advisor.
• Evaluates drills, incidents, and (near) accidents, and translates these into improvement measures.
• Contributes to the development and updating of teaching materials, work instructions, and training scenarios.
• Monitors the quality of diving instruction and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Identifies safety risks and suggests areas for improvement for the dive team;
• Also performs other tasks assigned by the Water Accident Team Advisor to ensure the proper functioning of the Water Accident Team.

Who are you?

Coaching | Guides firefighter divers in their professional development, provides constructive feedback, and fosters professional competence.

Expertise | Possesses in-depth knowledge of the diving profession, applies this knowledge in training courses and exercises, and actively contributes to the further development of the field.

Commitment to Quality | Monitors the quality of training programs, assesses professional competence, evaluates exercises, and translates areas for improvement into concrete actions.

Safety Awareness | Operates based on a strong safety culture, identifies risks, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, and promotes safe work practices.

Collaboration | Works effectively with the Water Accident Team advisor, instructors, and operational colleagues to ensure the quality and readiness of the dive team.

You'll recognize yourself in this

• You have experience working 24-hour shifts and at least 2 years of operational experience as a firefighter-diver;
• You have a vocational education (MBO) or higher level of work and thinking;
• You hold a valid Diver Registration, Category A15/A15OLV, and the Firefighter Diver certification;
• You have a valid medical certificate for “diving work” and are “Fit to Dive”;
• You hold a valid A15/A15 OLV Dive Team Leader Registration and a Fire Department Dive Team Leader certification
• You must hold at least a valid B1 Diving Medical Supervisor Registration.
• You hold a valid Diving Medical Supervisor B2 (DMB B2) certification or are willing to obtain the DMB B2 certification;
• You hold the General Instructor and Diving Specialization Instructor certifications, or are willing to obtain them;
• You are flexible in terms of scheduling, including for any weekend and/or evening sessions
• You have a Class B driver's license.

Here's what you'll get from us

At the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region, you can work with a great team where you’ll have opportunities to grow in your role.

• Salary in pay scale 8, ranging from €3,230 to €4,617 per month, based on a 36-hour workweek
• A job for 32–36 hours a week
• An individual flexible spending allowance (IKB) of 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay.
• 176 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, including 33 hours of overtime, plus May 1 and May 5 are fixed days off!
• Travel allowance of 0.25 ct per km, up to a maximum of 300 km one way
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position
• An attractive cycling plan to implement after your first appointment.
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us
• The option to work remotely with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day
• Monthly health insurance premium
• Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations
• We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.
• The opportunity to take on an on-call position in addition to your regular job

Unfortunately, there is no free parking available at the Willem and Nico offices. We therefore recommend using public transportation or a bicycle to avoid expensive parking fees.

The team

The water accident response team consists of dive teams and a surface rescue team.

The dive team consists of 46 divers and is divided across the region, with one dive team/standby crew at the Nico fire station and one dive team/standby crew at the Amstelveen fire station. After receiving a report of a water accident, the divers arrive on the scene within 15 minutes and are immediately ready for action. The process for receiving reports of water accidents and deploying the dive team is standardized, ensuring a rapid response. There is extensive cooperation with neighboring regions regarding readiness and emergency response in the field of diving.

The dive teams are deployed for the following primary tasks:

• Conducting rescue operations and diving operations in response to water-related accidents;
• performing diving operations at the request of third parties (police);
• performing other firefighting duties;
• Performing tasks related to the Development and Specialization Team, Water Accidents.

Apply

Do you have any questions or comments after reading the job posting? If so, please contact:

Ron Stil, Advisor, Water Accident Team; for questions about the job description, please contact him at ron.stil@brandweeraa.nl or call 06 13 25 87 35

George van Ee, corporate recruiter, for questions about the application process via

George.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or call 06 15 69 46 19.

You can submit your response through Friday, August 14, 2026

The interviews are scheduled for Friday, August 28, at Nico Barracks

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

Internal and external recruitment take place simultaneously, and an assessment may be part of the process.

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