IDC Staff
The PADI IDC Staff course allows you to assist a Course Director during IDC training, independently certify Assistant Instructors, teach dive theory, conduct skill workshops, mentor instructor candidates, and gain valuable experience for future leadership roles in the diving community.
Description
As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, you will play a key role in the development of new PADI Instructors, making this course a rewarding step in your professional diving career.
During the course, you will:
- Learn How to Mentor Instructor Candidates: Gain advanced teaching and evaluation skills to assist PADI Course Directors during Instructor Development Courses (IDCs).
- Enhance Your Instructor Knowledge: Participate in IDC presentations and workshops, and develop a deeper understanding of the PADI educational system.
- Conduct Assistant Instructor (AI) Courses: After certification, you’ll be qualified to independently conduct and certify AI courses.
- Audit and Evaluate Instructor Candidates: Practice evaluating teaching presentations in both classroom and in-water environments.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Strengthen your ability to coach and mentor instructor candidates, ensuring they meet PADI’s high standards.
By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to assist Course Directors in all aspects of IDC training and have the skills to elevate your professional standing as a dive leader.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI IDC Staff Instructor training program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT).
- Have a current PADI membership and be in teaching status.
- Have a medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
If you’re unsure whether you meet any of these requirements, feel free to reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
Available Dates for 2025
Our IDC Staff Instructor program runs alongside the Instructor Development Courses (IDCs). You can choose from the following sessions:
- March 8 – March 25
- May 3 – May 20
- June 28 – July 15
- August 30 – September 16
- November 21 – December 8
Each program is conducted in a dynamic and supportive environment, ensuring that you gain the skills and knowledge required to mentor Instructor Candidates and elevate your professional diving career.