The IDC Staff Instructor course is a significant milestone in your diving career, perhaps more so than ever before. It’s a chance to step into the shoes of the instructors you once admired. Those aspirations of becoming a dive professional and immersing yourself in the industry you love can finally materialize after completing this course.
As an IDC Staff Instructor, you’ll dive deep into scuba diving knowledge and learn how to train new PADI Instructors at a Course Director level. You’ll work alongside our PADI Course Director and Master Instructor during a typical IDC, getting hands-on experience. They’ll teach you how to lead candidate counseling sessions, elevate teaching techniques both above and below the water, and become a dive mentor. Basically, you’ll have the chance to coach the next wave of dive educators during the PADI IDC.
Opportunities as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor
- Independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors
- Conduct IDC training segments independently, with the Course Director available for consultation if needed
- Evaluate, provide counseling, and offer remedial training for instructor candidates during IDCs
- Assist with IDCs and other instructor-level continuing education courses, contributing your expertise and support to enhance the learning experience for all participants.
- You’ll play a pivotal role in fostering the growth and development of new Dive Professionals, guiding them along their journey with your confidence and expertise.
Things you need to be before you can start with the IDC Staff Instructor course
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer
- EFR Instructor
- Be a PADI role model
IDC
Course Schedule
2026
Explore our 2026 IDC course dates and timetables. Join the adventure with the Scuba Center Asia IDC Pro Team in Nusa Lembongan!
