1. Develop a strong knowledge of PADI standards and procedures. 2. Develop strong teaching and communication skills. 3. Become familiar with the PADI system of diver education. 4. Develop a strong knowledge of the underwater environment. 5. Develop a strong understanding of dive safety and risk management. 6. Develop strong customer service and interpersonal skills....

If you’re looking for a job with plenty of sun, fun, and adventure, becoming a scuba instructor might be the perfect fit for you. Scuba instructors teach others how to dive in a safe and enjoyable environment. As a scuba instructor, you can share your love of the sport and show people the beauty of the underwater world. In addition to being able to explore and...

Aspiring scuba instructors looking to qualify as a PADI scuba instructor have a long and challenging journey ahead of them. Although the process is not impossible, it is not for the faint of heart. The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is an intense, multi-stage program that requires hard work, dedication, and a commitment to safety. The first step to...

If you’re looking to become a certified PADI scuba instructor, the best way to do so is to take the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). The IDC is an intensive, two-week course designed to prepare aspiring scuba instructors to teach the PADI system. The first step to becoming a certified PADI scuba instructor is to complete the PADI Open Water Diver Course....

Application (boring standard) Dear Sir/Madam, I have recently qualified as a PADI Open Water Scuba and Emergency First Response Instructor after completing an IDC in Phuket. I am therefore currently looking for work as an OWSI/EFRI anywhere within Thailand. I have previously dived in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand and I spent 3 months in a Divemaster Internship...

Amidst a lifestyle that often necessitates us to spend the majority of our time indoors, more people are seeking careers that will allow them to work in close proximity to nature. Scuba diving is much more than a recreational pastime for many die-hard diving enthusiasts. For many, it is a chosen career path, a way to amalgamate a means to an income with an intense...