The world is slowly opening back up after the pandemic and more people are eager to try new things in new places. Learning to dive is one of them and so SCUBA lessons are the first step. Not all instructors are created the same, however. It takes a lot of patience and effort but once you’ve become certified, it’s easy to become part of a great community that will open a lot of different avenues for you. The demand for SCUBA diving instructors will lead to so many opportunities for Private Instructors and at Dive Shops across North America and the Caribbean. Here at Dreaming Sea Divers, the courses to become an instructor are only offered through SDI (Scuba Diving International). To find out more, click here to read our previous blog.
As a SCUBA diving instructor, the ability to focus on setting high standards, solving problems, logistics and time management is just as important as making sure everyone has a great time. SCUBA diving instructors are truly a jack of all trades and must be up to the task of juggling the different sciences that go into the sport.
Investing in SCUBA instructor training can help you with ways to teach and helps you improve your own personal standards to learn theoretical and practical knowledge about diving. Having students and instructors on the same page is always important for safe practices in the recreational sport. You might even learn something that was overlooked or rushed through quickly during one of your courses.
Like most jobs, it isn’t always a breeze. There’s an additional risk to SCUBA diving lessons and making sure your students are safe due to the unpredictability that the water has. Quick thinking is key in case students are frightened or diving conditions aren’t ideal. If you are training divers for a commercial or technical diving career, you will likely earn more. This is because a more specialized skill set is required, along with the use of specialized equipment. The Recreational SCUBA Instructor Course (Open Water SCUBA Instructor) is a prerequisite to teach those advanced level courses.
Also, there’s no need to think that teaching beginners and open-water courses is your only job. There’s plenty of job opportunities in recreational diving, in addition to industries and niches.
When thinking about a good way to travel, being a SCUBA diver is one of the best jobs for fulfilling that goal because you’re living out your passion each day. All in all, it’s similar to other professional outdoor-based careers because you spend time outside, find work in remote areas and promote the sport you love. If you’re looking for SCUBA diving lessons in West Palm Beach, Dreaming Sea Divers can help you get out in the water with a private SCUBA instructor.
Dreaming Sea Divers will be running an Instructor Development Course (IDC) from October 16-22, with an Instructor Evaluation Course from October 23-24. You’ll definitely be on the right track here to become an instructor yourself!
West Palm Beach has a lot to offer underwater and the proximity to the Gulf Stream is overall a beautiful and breathtaking area to dive in. Learn more about John of Dreaming Sea Divers here and if you live in South Florida, SCUBA diving certifications are available through our instructor courses here.
