SDI Assistant instructor

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 give 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.

• This course is designed to have certified Divemasters gain practical teaching experience with an active SDI Instructor 

• Minimum age 18 Certified SDI Divemaster or equivalent 
• Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen provider,* where local law permits 
• Provide proof of at least 60 logged dives or 50 logged dives and 25 hours underwater accumulated time 
• Possess the minimum instructional equipment, as defined in leadership course standards 

* Note: CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider courses may be combined with the IDC Program 

• SDI Standards and Procedures 
• History of SDI 
• Products and procedures
• Liability and Insurance
• Course Planning
• Emergency Procedures 

• Teach and certify students in the SDI Snorkeling Course 
• Conduct the SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Course 
• Conduct the knowledge quest review in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course under the guidance of an active SDI Instructor 
• Assist an active SDI Instructor during approved diving courses, provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training 
• Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training 
• Teach approved specialties after receiving instructor training in those specialties 

• SDI Propack
• SDI eLearning course
• In water training while assisting with at least one Open Water Course, four specialty courses, and one rescue course