jason PRITCHARD
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
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IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR COURSE
PASS ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE & SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF INSTRUCTORS!
Shape the Future of Diving—Become a PADI Staff Instructor!
Remember the thrill you felt on your journey to becoming an instructor? Now, it's your turn to pass that excitement on! As a PADI Staff Instructor, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of dive professionals. You’ll help others achieve their dreams while delivering the very highest level of pro training. It’s not just about teaching—it’s about inspiring and empowering future instructors to lead with confidence, passion, and expertise. Ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact in the diving world?
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The Staff Instructor Preassessment Phase
The adventure begins with the Preassessment Phase of the Staff Instructor course—an essential step to ensure your skills, knowledge, and teaching abilities are at their peak before you advance to the next level.
In this phase, you’ll dive into four dynamic curriculum presentations that will give you an in-depth understanding of the AI, OWSI, and IDC programs. But it’s not just about learning—it’s about refining your feedback and coaching skills, so you’re equipped to guide the next generation of instructors with confidence and precision.
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and be the mentor that helps others shine? The preassessment is your foundation for success!
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Step into the heart of PADI Pro training as you audit an entire IDC—with real candidates, real presentations, and real challenges. There’s no better way to learn than being right in the action, surrounded by the energy of live training, where you’ll get to share your passion for teaching while witnessing firsthand the impact you can have.
You’ll be evaluating classroom, pool, and open water presentations alongside a Course Director, honing your feedback and coaching skills in real-time. Every moment is an opportunity to develop and refine your approach, ensuring your candidates receive the best possible foundation to grow and succeed.
PUTTING INTO PRACTICE ON AN IDC
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PADI Staff Instructor Course Prerequisites
In order to sign up for the PADI Staff Instructor Course, you will need to meet the following prerequisites:
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Be a teaching status PADI Instructor.
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PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating.
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Be a teaching status Emergency First Response Instructor.
What Can you do as an PADI Staff Instructor?
Once you have completed the PADI Staff Instructor course, you will be able to fulfil the following duties:
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Independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors at a PADI Five Star Center
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Conduct portions of an IDC whilst under the supervision of a PADI Course Director.
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Evaluate IDC candidate knowledge development and in-water teaching presentations.
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Act as a mentor and counsellor to IDC and IDCS candidates.
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Assist with instructor continuing education courses.
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Attend IE orientation and closing sessions — and show your support to IDC candidates.
SIGN UP NOW & START YOUR ADVENTURE!
Ready to take the plunge and be part of something incredible? This is where you’ll level up as a leader in the diving world!
