Open doors you have only imagined. As a PADI Professional,you do things others only dream of. Whether you work in a local dive center, at a resort, or on a live aboard dive boat, the adventure of a lifetime is yours for the taking.
Imagine a job where you actually look forward to heading off to work in the morning. Lead a life others fantasize about. Sailing into incredible sunsets could be the rule, not the exception, especially if you work in a tropical dive destination. The commute to work could be as easy as a ten-minute boat ride. Work now becomes an adventure in itself. While experiencing new cultures and lifestyles, you'll be surrounded by people who are always happy. When you take people diving all day - everyone's happy. It's not all fun and games in paradise, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
If you set your sights close to home and aspire to work at a local dive center, you teach people how to dive and guide trips to exotic dive destinations. There's a sense of pride sharing something you are passionate about. You help others enrich their own lives by experiencing the adventure of diving.
Why PADI?
Worldwide more people learn to dive using the PADI System of diver education than with any other recreational scuba program. One reason for it's popularity is PADI's use of the most modern instructional methods and materials, which allow students to learn quickly and effectively. The PADI System is student-centered, allowing divers to progress at their own pace. Because no one can learn everything about diving in one course the system encourages divers to take continuing education programs that enhance participation, enjoyment and safety.
PADI Instructors and the PADI system of diver education are the benchmarks by which all other instructors and certification agencies are mastered.
Take the first Step PADI Divemaster
Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor,you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
What can PADI Divemasters do?
- Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
- Assist PADI Instructors with students
- Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
- Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
- Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
- Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
- Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
- Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization
- PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization.
- Medical clearance signed by a physician
- 20 logged dives
- 18 years old
What will I do?
- Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
- Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
- Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
- An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
- Two weeks - three months
What materials are needed?
- Divemaster Training Package
- Divemaster Video
- Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
- Diving Knowledge Workbook
- PADI Instructor Manual
- Log Book
PADI Assistant Instructor
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You'll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you'll also start learning the PADI System of diver education.What can PADI Assistant Instructors do?
- Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor Teach the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses Conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences
- Teach Emergency First Response after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course
What will I need to start?
- PADI Divemaster rating or qualifying certification from another certification organization At least 18 years old Have 60 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation dives
- Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months
PADI Instructor Development
PADI's Instructor Development Course (IDC) defines the standard for instructor training. Coupled with the PADI's state-of-the-art educational materials, the PADI IDC allows you to learn quickly and effectively. It's the most comprehensive program in the Industry.
The PADI IDC is split up into two sections, The Assistant Instructor course and The Open Water Scuba program. This lets students have the option to split the course in to 2 blocks of time.
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor program is your final step in the quest to become a PADI Instructor. During the IDC, you'll learn to use and adapt the PADI System of diver education to individual student needs. Comprehensive training, supported by a wide variety of PADI educational materials, earns PADI Instructors respect from both students and peers. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors may conduct a broad range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba to Divemaster.The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating sets you apart from the crowd. PADI Instructors may conduct the entire range of PADI programs - from Discover Scuba through Divemaster. PADI Instructors do things others can only daydream about.
If you want to live an extraordinary life, you're in the right place.
Crossovers From Another Diving Federation
Interested in becoming a PADI Instructor and you're already certified through another training organization? PADI may recognize your training and experience to enroll in a PADI IDC. If eligable you will only need to make the second block of the IDC.
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