Imagine a job where you actually look forward to heading off to work in the morning. Lead a life others fantasize about. Sailing into incredible sunsets could be the rule, not the exception, especially if you work in a tropical dive destination. The commute to work could be as easy as a ten-minute boat ride. Work now becomes an adventure in itself. While experiencing new cultures and lifestyles, you'll be surrounded by people who are always happy. When you take people diving all day - everyone's happy. It's not all fun and games in paradise, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

Prerequisites

• PADI Assitant Instructor or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months ( check with a PADI Course Director or PADI Office for qualifying credentials.)
• Hold a dive certification for at least six months
• Have 60 logged dives that include night, deep and navigation dives
• Proof of CPR training within the last 24 months
• Medical clearance signed by a physician
• Have at least 100 logged dives prior to entering a PADI Instructor Exam

If you set your sights close to home and aspire to work at a local dive center, you can make it a full time career or a great part time job! There's a sense of pride sharing something you are passionate about. You help others enrich their own lives by experiencing the adventure of diving.

The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor program is your final step in the quest to become a PADI Instructor. You’ll receive comprehensive training, supported by a wide variety of PADI educational materials. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors may conduct a broad range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba to Divemaster.

The OWSI builds on the knowledge gained in the AI course, in developing your skills and talents as scuba instructor.

• Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
• Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
• Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations

The OWSI can be conducted at a cost of $845 Contact the shop for available dates and more information. You are not certfied as a Assistant Instructor or Divemaster yet? Please see our IDC program.

Course is offered every month. Please call for details.