PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course in Cozumel
A real 5★ IDC dive center in Cozumel. Built around real diving, real students, and real experience.
Why become an IDC Staff?
The PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating is one of the highest achievements in recreational dive training. This is where you stop being “just an instructor” and become a professional educator and positions you as:
Mentor to future instructors
Guide and support candidates through their journey, helping them grow into confident and capable instructors.
Assistant to Course Directors
Work closely with Course Directors to deliver high-quality training and ensure Instructor Development Courses run smoothly.
Leader within the diving community
Build credibility and stand out as a respected professional within the global PADI network.
What you'll do during the course?
This is a fully experiential program where you’ll learn by doing. You’ll actively participate in real Instructor Development Courses, support candidates, and work alongside an experienced Course Director to develop your teaching, leadership, and evaluation skills.
Assist in real IDC programs
Be part of real training from start to finish.
Evaluate teaching presentations
Provide feedback and help candidates improve.
Conduct Assistant Instructor courses
Build confidence by leading and teaching real courses.
Work with our Course Director
Assist with evaluations, grading, and candidate development.
Hands-on Experience. Real Impact.
You’ll be reassessed on instructor-level skills, including rescue and in-water demonstrations, to ensure you meet the highest professional standards.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites to join the IDC Course:
Packages Costs
IDC STAFF
IDC STAFF (20 days)
Assist Course Directors,certify Assistant Instructors, and gain leadership experience.
Includes: Materials and PADI Fees $162.
PRICE: 1.262 USD
IDC STAFF
IDC STAFF (20 days)
Assist Course Directors,certify Assistant Instructors, and gain leadership experience. Includes: Materials and PADI Fees $162.PRICE: 1.262 USD
Available Dates for 2026
Our IDC Staff Instructor program runs alongside the Instructor Development Courses (IDCs). You can choose from the following sessions:
- Jan 8–Jan 26 (IE: Jan 27–28)
- Mar 5–Mar 23 (IE: Mar 24–26)
- May 2–May 18 (IE: May 19–21)
- Jun 25–Jul 13 (IE: Jul 14–16)
- Aug 27–Sep 14 (IE: Sep 15–17)
- Nov 12–Nov 30 (IE: Dec 1–3
* Courses are only available when there are IDC students enrolled.
Train in Cozumel, a World-Class diving destination
Train in Cozumel, a World-Class diving destination
Ready to become a dive industry leader?
Join our IDC Staff Instructor program in Cozumel and take your career to the highest professional level.
Spots are limited to ensure high-quality training and personal attention!