Assistant Instructor
Assistant Instructor
Do you want to build your experience before become an Open Water Diver instuctor?
Service Description
Take your diving career to the next level with the Assistant Instructor Course offered by EcoDive Bermuda. This course is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in a professional environment and to become a part of our instructor team. Learn how to plan and conduct dives, teach in open water, give presentations, and more. Let us help you become the best diver you can be. What you get from this course: The SDI Assistant Instructor Course is designed to build on the SDI Divemaster Program by gaining practical teaching experience, learning to prepare lesson plans, and giving academic presentations. You will work with an instructor to gain experience teaching before moving on to the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor level. Once you complete the Specialty Instructor training with a qualified SDI Instructor Trainer, you can become qualified to teach several SDI Specialty Diver courses. Student Prerequisites 1. Minimum age 18 2. Certified SDI Divemaster or equivalent 3. Provide proof of current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider (where local law permits) certification or equivalent* 4. Provide proof of at least 60 logged dives or 50 logged dives and 25 hours underwater accumulated time Duration: 7- 8 days Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Teach and certify students in the SDI Snorkeling course 2. Conduct the SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher course 3. Conduct the knowledge quest review in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course under indirect supervision by an active SDI Instructor 4. Assist an active SDI Instructor during approved diving courses, provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training 5. Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training 6. Teach approved specialities after receiving instructor training in those specialities Equipment requirements: 1. Mask, fins and snorkel 2. Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) with a low-pressure power inflator 3. Regulator with submersible pressure gauge 4. Alternate air sources 5. Weight system 6. Personal dive computer 7. Exposure suit adequate for the training conditions 8. Compressed gas cylinder 9. Compass 10. Cutting device 11. Rescue signal 12. A dive flag must be carried in accordance with local laws or regulations for all open water locations To book your session, please get in contact to schedule with us.
Cancellation Policy
Please be aware that EcoDive Ltd. operates a 24-hour cancellation policy. Therefore, we require a minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation on any booking. In the event that the booking is cancelled within the 24 hours of the scheduled reservation, EcoDive Ltd reserves the right to charge the price of any booking. EcoDive Ltd. reserves the right to charge the price of any booking. There is a 72-hour cancellation policy on all Courses. You will NOT be charged if EcoDive Ltd. is forced to cancel due to weather or mechanical issues.