PADI IDC staff instructor
Train the next generation of dive professionals. Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor allows you to step into the role of a mentor and leader within the diving community. Once you’ve earned at least 25 certifications and applied for your Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating, it’s time to see the Instructor Development Course (IDC) from a whole new perspective.
Be the best you can be. Join us, increase your in-water awareness, help candidates learn from your experience and teaching style.
As a Staff Instructor you can teach an entire Assistant Instructor course and assist with IDCs. You may be surprised how auditing an IDC changes your teaching style and the way you run your courses.
Progressing your diving career to the PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating means:
- Improve your teaching technique
- Better job opportunities
- Earn money staffing IDCs
- Highly respected rating
And let’s be honest, Staff Instructors are just plain cool. giving helpful feedback, or sharing their field experiences, Staff Instructors inspire confidence and excitement. Let’s face it — being the role model for future instructors? Definitely something special.
Platinum Package
Take advantage of our Platinum Package: Pre-purchase and save! This package gives you a discounted rate on the Staff Instructor course when bundled with other professional development programs like the EFRI, IDC and MSDT.
Ready to Step Up?
Lead with confidence. Join the team in our next IDC.
IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR AT GLANCE
DURATION
Choose between: 3 Days with Course Director or 14 auditing an IDC.
PREREQUISITES
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer
MATERIAL
- PADI Course Director Manual
- PADI Confined Water and Open Water Evaluation Slates
- PADI Skill Evaluation Slate
- PADI Instructor Manual
- PADI Specialty Instructor Manual
- About materials
- Forms & downloads
PREP
- Ready and willing to get stuck in
- Can do DM Knowledge Reviews as well!
Once Certified: Teach all core PADI Courses – from Open Water to DM.
Teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses. Assist with IDCs and other instructor-level courses.