East Coast Divers’ instructors have the knowledge and confidence to run open water training programs here or any where else in the world. While the Dive Control Specialist program will teach you the methods, philosophies and applications of teaching theory it is all done in a controlled environment. Whether that be in the classroom or pool, The safety of the students and control of a group is easily managed. In the Instructor Training Course we build on these teaching techniques and also teach the how to safely and efficiently control a group of scuba students. Once completed graduates of the Instructor Training Course can teach all aspects of the open water program and are eligible for specialty instructor ratings.
We are an ever expanding dive center and have many teaching opportunities for those interested. We employ well over a dozen instructors and are always looking for passionate, energetic, dive professionals.
Specialty Instructor:
When you are certified as an SSI Open Water Instructor, you can also qualify for further SSI Specialty Instructor ratings. To teach additional SSI Specialties, you will need to qualify by attending a Specialty Instructor seminar, co-teaching or by resume. These Specialty programs include: Deep Diving, Digital Underwater Photography, Dry Suit Diving, Equipment Techniques, Ice Diver, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility Diving, Science of Diving, Search & Recovery, Stress & Rescue, and Underwater hunting & Collecting.
Advanced Open Water Instructor (AOWI):
Once you have four Specialty Instructor certifications and you have issued 15 Specialty program certifications, you will automatically be upgraded to Advanced Open Water Instructor. After certification, Advanced Open Water Instructors are qualified to teach, supervise, or issue certifications for Advanced Open Water/Junior Advanced Open Water, Dive Guide, Science of Diving, Divemaster and Snorkel Instructor programs, plus any additional Specialties you are qualified to teach.
Prerequisites:
- Be certified as a Dive Control Specialist or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be certified in Nitrox, Equipment specialist, Rescue and 1st aid/CPR/O2 admin or equivalent.
- Must have a clear medical history (medical statement) and doctor sign off.
- Have a minimum of 75 dives or 50 hours logged.
- Personally own all the equipment required to dive locally. (except tanks & lead)
This course includes
- 8 sessions in the classroom with a certified instructor.
- 6 pool sessions with a certified instructor.
- 10 open water dives with a certified instructor.
| COST: $1,500 |
***Once you have completed the Instructor Training course you are required to attend an Instructor Evaluation (IE). The IE is a pass/fail evaluation and your final certification will be contingent on the out come of this evaluation. ***
Schedule:
Class Sessions at East Coast Divers:
April 9th, 12th, 20th, 27th, 30th, May 11th, 16th, 25th, – 7:00pm
Pool Sessions at the Walter Brown Arena:
April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th– 7:30pm
Open Water Sessions:
May 19th, 20th
CALL OR EMAIL TO SIGN UP.
Sign-ups must be MINIMUM of 48 hours in advanced.
* Pool is not located at store!
