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PADI Assistant Instructor
(Visit PADI's "Assistant Instructor" webpage.)

Dive Into PADI Leadership!

Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get trained as a PADI Assistant Instructor. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

Description

In training to become an Assistant Instructor you will concentrate on the development of your Knowledge Development (Classroom), Confined Water (Pool), and Open Water (Ocean) presentations to Instructor demonstration quality.  As a PADI Assistant Instructor you will be able to act as an instructional assistant to a PADI Instructor, or be able to independently conduct many programs!

Training Fees

The total training fee is $500.00 and paid directly to the Instructor. In addition you MUST sign-up and complete the on-line PADI eLearning - Instructor Development Course ($320.00 fee to PADI).

Prerequisites

In order to become a PADI Assistant Instructor, you must first already be a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent). 

You MUST complete the on-line PADI eLearning - Instructor Development Course before the class begins.



You must be 18 years or older and be certified in CPR and First Aid.  You must also have logged at least 60 dives to begin the program.

Class Schedule

The exact schedule is listed below.  Additional start dates are available upon request.

What You Will Need To Buy

You will need the PADI Instructor Crew-Pak, all PADI Diver Manuals for all classes, and Recreational Dive Planners (Table and eRDPML).  Your instructor will inform you of any other materials you may need.

Medical Requirement

For the Assistant Instructor program you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

To obtain a medical release form, download the PADI Medical Release Form here.

Having trouble finding a Medical Doctor (MD) who is familiar with Scuba Diving and Dive Medicine?
We have a recommendation!

OK - I'm ready! - What are the class orientation dates?

Start Date Format Times
April 10, 2012
(Tuesday)
Two Week Format Tuesdays: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Thursdays: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays: 9:00am to 6:00pm
August 14, 2012
(Tuesday)
Two Week Format Tuesdays: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Thursdays: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Additional Courses/Start Dates are Available Upon Request

Where can I go from here?

Continue with PADI’s Instructor (IDC) program, your next step in Going Pro!  Stop by the shop for more information on the PADI Instructor (IDC) programs.