Become an Assistant Scuba Diving Instructor
Take the Next Step Toward Becoming a Certified Dive Instructor
 
The SDI Assistant Instructor Course is your bridge from Divemaster to Open Water Scuba Instructor. This course is designed to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your teaching skills, and provide you with hands-on experience alongside a certified dive instructor. Whether you're looking to build a career in diving education or simply enhance your dive leadership capabilities, this program is a critical step in your professional journey.
 
Why Take the Assistant Instructor Course?
Develop Real Teaching Experience
Learn how to create lesson plans, deliver academic presentations, and conduct confined and open water sessions under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
Advance Your Career in Diving
Upon completion, you'll be eligible to enroll in the SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course and begin teaching multiple specialty diver courses after additional specialty training.
Gain the Skills You Need to Lead
Understand industry standards, liability management, and emergency procedures while becoming confident in your instructional role.
 
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for certified Divemasters or equivalent professionals who are ready to:
Take on leadership and instructional roles
Assist with real student training
Work closely with active scuba instructors
Prepare to become Open Water Instructors
 
Course Requirements
To enroll, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
Minimum age: 18 years
Certified Divemaster or equivalent rating
Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider
Minimum of 60 logged dives – or 50 dives with 25+ hours of underwater time
Own or access the required instructional equipment
Note: First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Oxygen Provider training may be offered as part of the program by our qualified RTO instructors.
 
What You'll Learn in the Assistant Instructor Program
This comprehensive training includes in-depth knowledge and practical skills across key areas, such as:
Academic Topics
International Training standards and procedures
History and philosophy of the agency
Certification process and yearly renewals
Code of ethics and professional responsibilities
Risk management, liability, waivers, and reporting
Instructor Skills Development
Course planning and classroom management
Lesson preparation and delivery
Conducting confined and open water training sessions
Solving real-world diving problems
Teaching specialty courses: snorkeling, inactive diver refreshers, and more
Emergency Response Training
Emergency protocols for dive operations
First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration
 
Course Schedule & Format
Day 1 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Dive Theory
Open Water Dives 1 & 2
Day 2 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pool Session
Academic Presentations
 
Additional Practical Experience
Candidates must assist a certified instructor in the following real-world training settings:
One Full Open Water Scuba Diver Course
Limited academic, confined water, and open water presentations
Four Specialty Diver Courses
One Rescue Diver Course
 
Certification Pathway
Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to enroll in the:
SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course
Your journey to becoming a fully certified scuba diving instructor starts here.
Ready to Begin Your Instructor Journey?
Transform your passion into a profession with the SDI Assistant Instructor Course at Warrior Dive Adventure. For more information, course fees, or upcoming schedules, please [visit our contact page], or speak directly with one of our experienced staff members.