Free Download — 48-Point Checklist
Dive Center Operations Checklist
Everything you need to verify daily, weekly, and annually to run a safe, efficient, and profitable dive center. Used by 50+ dive operations worldwide.
What's Inside
This 48-point checklist is organized into 7 categories covering every aspect of dive center operations — from the morning safety briefing to annual business planning. Each item is actionable and designed for real-world dive center use.
Daily Safety & Briefing(6 items)
- Morning weather and marine conditions check
- Dive site conditions assessment (visibility, current, surge)
- Go/No-Go decision for each scheduled trip
- Emergency equipment inspection (O2 kit, first aid, DAN contacts)
- Staff briefing: trip assignments, special needs divers, conditions
- Boat safety equipment check (flares, radio, GPS, life jackets)
Equipment Management(8 items)
- BCD visual and inflate/deflate test before each use
- Regulator free-flow check and breathing test
- Tank visual inspection and hydrostatic test tracking
- Wetsuit/drysuit condition check (zippers, seams, tears)
- Computer and gauge battery level verification
- Post-dive rinse and proper storage of all rental gear
- Maintenance schedule review — overdue items flagged
- Equipment retirement tracking (usage hours/dives)
Staff & Training(6 items)
- Instructor certification validity and renewal dates
- Divemaster-to-diver ratios per trip type
- Emergency response drill schedule (monthly minimum)
- First aid and O2 provider certification current
- Language coverage for international guest groups
- Commission and payroll calculations up to date
Bookings & Scheduling(7 items)
- Online booking page active and tested
- Trip capacity limits set and auto-close working
- Deposit and cancellation policies clearly displayed
- Confirmation emails sent automatically
- Walk-in booking process documented
- Overbooking prevention verified
- Minimum certification requirements enforced per trip
Payments & Finance(7 items)
- Payment gateway active and processing correctly
- Deposit collection automated for online bookings
- Balance collection process for on-site payments
- Refund policy documented and consistently applied
- Daily revenue reconciliation
- Multi-currency pricing set correctly
- Tax compliance and invoice generation
Compliance & Documentation(7 items)
- Digital waivers collected before every dive
- Medical declarations reviewed by qualified staff
- Diver certification verification before booking
- Insurance coverage current (liability, equipment, vessel)
- Data protection compliance (GDPR if serving EU divers)
- Incident report system in place and documented
- Local marine park permits and regulations compliance
Business & Growth(7 items)
- Monthly KPI review: revenue, fill rate, repeat customers
- Booking source tracking (online, walk-in, partner)
- Customer feedback collection and review
- Competitor pricing and service monitoring
- Marketing calendar for seasonal promotions
- Annual business plan review and goal setting
- Technology stack assessment and upgrade planning
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