PADI Assistant Instructor

Turn your passion for diving into a professional career — become a certified dive educator.

The PADI Assistant Instructor Course is the next step in your diving journey, designed for divers who are ready to move beyond leadership and into teaching. This program builds on your Divemaster foundation, combining instructional development, real-world teaching practice, and mentorship from professional instructors who will prepare you for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) rating.

Through hands-on experience, structured academics, and supervised teaching, you’ll develop the knowledge, confidence, and professionalism to begin teaching portions of PADI courses and assisting with student training both in confined and open water.

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What You’ll Learn

1. Instructional Techniques & Teaching Methods
Learn how to effectively deliver knowledge development sessions, conduct confined water training, and assist in open water dives. You’ll gain insight into how PADI courses are structured, and how to communicate clearly, manage class logistics, and ensure student safety and comfort throughout their learning experience.

2. Assisting and Supervising Students
Work directly with real students under the guidance of an experienced Instructor. You’ll learn how to manage different learning paces, provide feedback, and create a supportive training environment—skills that are vital to your success as a future instructor.

3. Course and Dive Management
Develop advanced organizational skills to coordinate dive logistics, site setup, equipment preparation, and student flow. You’ll also refine your problem-solving and situational awareness, ensuring that you’re prepared for any challenges that arise underwater or in the classroom.

4. Professional-Level Dive Knowledge
Expand your theoretical understanding of diving physics, physiology, decompression theory, equipment systems, and PADI standards. You’ll also gain a deeper appreciation for risk management and the professional responsibilities that come with being an educator.

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Course Structure

The PADI Assistant Instructor Course is typically conducted over 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your schedule and learning pace. It includes a blend of classroom sessions, confined-water workshops, open-water teaching practice, and one-on-one mentorship from a certified PADI Course Director or IDC Staff Instructor.

You’ll complete a series of practical evaluations, teaching presentations, and exams that simulate real teaching scenarios—ensuring that you graduate not just certified, but competent and confident.

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Course Prerequisites

To enroll, you must:

• Be a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent certification from another organization).

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Have a minimum of 60 logged dives showing experience in deep, night, and navigation dives.

• Have completed an Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care course within the last 24 months.

• Be medically cleared for diving by a physician within the last 12 months.

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What’s Included

• Full PADI Assistant Instructor Crew Pack (manuals, materials, and instructor guides).

• Personalized mentorship and coaching from a professional Instructor.

• Confined and open water sessions for teaching practice.

• Use of dive center facilities and training equipment.

• Certification processing upon completion.

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Why Take the Assistant Instructor Course?

✅ Professional Growth: This course bridges your Divemaster experience to full Instructor status.
✅ Real Teaching Experience: Gain hands-on training with real students under professional supervision.
✅ Career Advancement: Qualify to teach portions of PADI programs and assist in all levels of diver training.
✅ Preparation for IDC: It’s the perfect foundation before taking the PADI Instructor Development Course.

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The Path to Becoming a PADI Instructor

Once certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor, you’re eligible to continue your professional journey with the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). Many dive professionals choose to work as Assistant Instructors first to build experience, confidence, and teaching hours before taking the next step.

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Make Diving Your Career

This is more than a course — it’s your gateway to becoming a PADI professional. Whether your goal is to work at tropical resorts, run dive expeditions, or teach scuba diving full-time, this certification opens global opportunities.

Take the next step in your professional dive career. Enroll today, and start transforming your passion into a lifestyle that inspires others to explore the underwater world.