What is included in the price?
- Specialty Instructor Course e-learning materials
- Classroom and in-water training sessions
- Dive equipment rental and use during training
- Discount for multiple specialties
- Certification Fees
- Transportation from Estepona Dive Center
What makes this course special
- Mentorship Opportunities: Assist Course Directors and shape the next generation of dive instructors.
- Advanced Training Skills: Gain expertise in instructor-level teaching and evaluations.
- Leadership Recognition: Stand out as a leader in professional dive training.
- Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification. (at least 1 year)
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer
- Online e-learning: 10 hours
- Entire Course: 3-5 days
How to Get Your Specialty Instructor Certification
The PADI Staff Instructor course elevates your teaching skills, enabling you to assist Course Directors in instructor development programs and mentor instructor candidates.
PADI Staff Instructor Course: Mentor the Next Generation of Dive Professionals
The PADI Staff Instructor course prepares you to mentor and evaluate Instructor Development Course (IDC) candidates. This prestigious certification opens up new career opportunities in dive education.
Who Should Take This Course?
- PADI Instructors seeking advanced teaching roles.
- Professionals interested in mentoring the next generation of dive instructors.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to evaluate and mentor IDC candidates.
- Leadership skills for managing diver education at higher levels.
- Insights into the Instructor Examiner process.
Course prerequisites: Certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Minimum Age: 18
Duration: Typically 2 weeks
Advance your career in dive instruction and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of diving professionals.You’ll open the door to exciting career opportunities, including guiding certified divers, leading dive trips, and working at dive centers and resorts worldwide.
A Staff Instructor is a PADI professional who assists Course Directors in Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) and mentors instructor candidates.
You must be a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) and have experience in teaching and mentoring divers.
You’ll gain advanced training in IDC standards, evaluation techniques, and leadership skills to support instructor candidates effectively.
The PADI Staff Instructor course typically takes 2–3 days, depending on the schedule and dive center offering the program.
This rating allows you to mentor future instructors, assist in IDCs, and advance your career towards becoming a Course Director.
Yes, you can teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses independently and assist in developing new Open Water Scuba Instructors.
Payments:
- All courses must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
- Payments can be made via our accepted methods, either in person or through our online booking system.
Course Cancellation:
- If a dive is canceled by Estepona Dive Center due to adverse weather or sea conditions, clients will receive a full refund for the affected dive(s).
- We prioritize your safety and will make decisions regarding cancellations based on professional assessments of the conditions.
Non-Transferability:
- All courses, dives, and associated bookings are non-transferable. Bookings and course registrations are assigned to the individual and cannot be transferred to another person under any circumstances.
Client Responsibilities:
- Estepona Dive Center reserves the right to reschedule or cancel activities due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, sea conditions, or instructor availability. In such cases, affected clients will be notified as soon as possible and offered either a refund or an alternative date.
No-Show Policy:
- No refunds will be given for no-shows or late arrivals that result in missed sessions. Please ensure you arrive on time and are prepared for your scheduled activities.
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