Scuba Instructor Academy

Become an Influential PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Empower the Next Generation of PADI Professionals

If you’re passionate about scuba diving and eager to make a significant impact on the world of diving instruction, the PADI IDC Staff Instructor certification is your next significant step. At Scuba Instructor Academy, we prepare you to inspire and guide the future leaders of the diving community.

PADI IDC Staff Instructor: Shaping the Future of Dive Professionals

Just as scuba divers look up to divemasters, instructor candidates hold IDC Staff Instructors in high regard. As an IDC Staff Instructor, you play a pivotal role in the training and mentorship of new PADI leaders, sharing your wisdom and experience with the next generation of professionals. This course equips you with an in-depth understanding of the instructor development process, making it a significant career advancement.

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Who Can Enroll in the IDC Staff Instructor Course?

To embark on the path of an IDC Staff Instructor, you should be a Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) who is ready to serve as an exceptional role model, committed to using the complete PADI System and its components. By enrolling in the IDC Staff Instructor course, you open doors to an exciting career in dive instruction.

What to Expect in the IDC Staff Instructor Course

Your journey to becoming an IDC Staff Instructor begins with a pre-assessment of your instructor-level knowledge of dive theory, exemplary dive skills, and role-model presentation techniques. Throughout the course, you will engage in these essential sessions:

  • Instructor development standards, procedures, and curriculum.
  • Organizing and conducting the PADI Assistant Instructor course.
  • Understanding the psychology of evaluation and counseling.
  • Evaluating knowledge development, confined water, and open water teaching presentations.
  • Auditing an IDC or practicing teaching various curriculum components.

Upon becoming an IDC Staff Instructor, you will be empowered to independently teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses and assist in Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) and other instructor-level continuing education programs.

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Start Your Journey Towards Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor

If you’re ready to step into a role that shapes the future of the diving community, Scuba Instructor Academy is here to guide you. Contact us to learn more about the IDC Staff Instructor course, and embark on a fulfilling and impactful career in scuba instruction. Your expertise and mentorship will help forge the next generation of PADI Professionals.