If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want to help others discover the underwater world – why not become a PADI Instructor?
Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy - being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they've completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals.
You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you're rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others - transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program.
Successfully completing just the Assistant Instructor course allows you to go hands on with students teach classroom sessions as well as the in-water pool sessions and when you are ready you can progress directly to Instructor by attending an OWSI program and the PADI Instructor Exam to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.
To start your instructor training you must:-
Dave our lead instructor and owner is a IDC staff instructor and is able to teach all elements of the Assistant Instructor course our courses are normally held over several weekends rather than the normal intensive 7 day course, this allows you to gain experience with actual students under Dave’s direct supervision.
Give us a call on 01243 202200 so that we can discuss your journey to Assistant Instructor.
Academic
Over a minimum of five days, but usually more like seven, the IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You'll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
Risk Management and Diver Safety
The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
Marketing Diving and Sales Counselling
Getting Started
PADI's eLearning option that lets you study independently at your own pace before class. There are nine interactive knowledge development sections. Pre-study online saves classroom time, which allows more time for practicing the skills that distinguish you as a PADI Assistant Instructor.
Also, sign up for Dive Theory Online, if you haven't already completed it during you divemaster course or it's been more than a year since you went through it. The program is a straightforward review of dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment and environment, plus using the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP). By successfully completing Dive Theory Online, you can get credit for the dive theory exam requirement during your IDC.
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