Dive into a Rewarding Career as a Scuba Instructor
Ready to turn your passion for scuba diving into a fulfilling career? Start your journey today by becoming a certified scuba instructor through SSI’s comprehensive instructor training process. Qualify for Divemaster by taking Dive Guide and Science of Diving, then complete the Instructor Training Course to earn your Open Water Instructor rating.
But that’s just the beginning! As an SSI Specialty Instructor, you can broaden your horizons and teach exciting Specialty Programs. Keep learning and teaching new professionals to qualify for Instructor Trainer and open up even more career opportunities. Take the plunge and start your journey as an instructor today! Contact our Training Center to learn more about the amazing benefits of becoming a scuba instructor.
Become a Certified Divemaster with SSI
The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program.
When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.
Become a Scuba Instructor and Live Your Passion
The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to:
• Conduct academic sessions
• Lead confined water training
• Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more
• Develop student management and communication skills
Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more.
Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey at SSI, get in touch with Urvil Dive School to explore your options.
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