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Become an SSI Assistant Instructor and start teaching the Try Scuba Diving Program as well as Entry-Level Classes under indirect supervision.

SSI Assistant Instructor

The SSI Assistant instructor you will learn the way of conducting programs on your own and the jump to recreational scuba diving programs. Start teaching and gain experience as a Dive Instructor.

Frequently asked Questions

What are the requirements to join the Assistant Instructor Course?

The requirements to participate in the SSI Assistant Instructor course are:

  • 18 years or older
  • 60 or more logged dives (75 on completion)
  • Be a Divemaster (or equivalent from another organisation)

How much time do I have to plan for the Assistant Instructor Course?

The Assistant Instructor Course is planned for 4 full days and may be extended to a 5th day.

What else can I do / teach in comparison to an SSI Divemaster?

In addition to the task of an SSI Divemaster you can:

  • Teach, supervise and certify: Scuba Rangers, Try Scuba, Scuba Skills Update, Perfect Buoyancy
  • Teach the Open Water Diver academic and confined water sessions, except emergency ascent skills, and under the indirect supervision of an Instructor.
  • Supervise and evaluate surface skills during open water training dives for the Open Water Diver Course, while under indirect supervision of an Instructor.
  • Become Specialty Instructor (only certain Specialties).

How far would you like to go?

  • Assistant Instructor
  • 1.000
    Start Teaching!
    • SSI Assistant Instructor
    • Including: Didactic materials, Fees

    Duration: 6 days

  • Instructor
  • 2.600
    Zero to hero!
    • SSI Assistant Instructor
    • SSI Open Water Instructor
    • Including: Didactic materials, Fees

    Duration: 15 days