
Are you ready to mentor the next generation of dive instructors?
The PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course is designed for experienced instructors who want to take on a leadership role in instructor development. This course allows you to mentor and evaluate instructor candidates while refining your own teaching skills and deepening your knowledge of the PADI system. As an IDC Staff Instructor, you’ll assist Course Directors during Instructor Development Courses (IDC) and gain the expertise needed to teach Assistant Instructor courses independently.
What You’ll Learn
- Instructor Candidate Evaluation: Learn how to assess and mentor IDC candidates effectively.
- IDC Structure & Standards: Gain a deeper understanding of the IDC program and PADI’s educational philosophy.
- Teaching Assistant Instructor Courses: Earn the ability to conduct Assistant Instructor (AI) courses independently.
- Course Combinations: Further enhance your professional profile by integrating this course with Sales for PADI Pros and Marketing for PADI Pros to develop business strategies and increase course enrollments.
- Leadership & Career Development: Position yourself as a mentor and leader in the diving industry, opening doors to new career opportunities.
Why Become an IDC Staff Instructor?
- Mentor Future Instructors: Play a key role in shaping the next generation of PADI dive professional.
- Enhanced Career Opportunities: Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor opens doors to more advanced roles within the dive industry, from mentoring instructors to managing dive operations.
- Expand Your Teaching Range: Gain the ability to teach Assistant Instructor courses and assist in IDCs.
- Prepare for Course Director Training: The IDC Staff Instructor rating is a required step for those pursuing the prestigious Course Director certification.
Why Choose Me as Your Course Director?
- Proven Experience: I have trained over 100 dive instructors, many of whom are now thriving in the dive industry worldwide.
- Personalized Training: I’ll work closely with you to ensure you’re fully prepared to take on your new leadership role.
- Unparalleled Location: Train with me in Roatan, home to some of the world’s best diving, offering an inspiring and dynamic environment to develop your skills.
- Continuous Support: I’ll provide ongoing mentorship and career guidance, ensuring you’re equipped to succeed in your new role.
By becoming an IDC Staff Instructor, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the dive industry while advancing your own career. This course is not just about teaching—it’s about inspiring the next generation of dive professionals.
Prerequisites
- Be a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT).
- Emergency First Response Instructor
- Be in teaching status with PADI.
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