SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course (OWSDI)

SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course: Share Your Passion, Teach the World to Dive!

Ready to transform your love for diving into a fulfilling career? The SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSDI) course at Dive Right In Scuba is your path to becoming a certified dive educator, qualified to teach and inspire new divers. We're dedicated to developing highly skilled and knowledgeable instructors who are respected worldwide.

Learn from our experienced team of SDI Instructor Trainers in a comprehensive program designed to prepare you for real-world teaching.

This course covers:

• SDI Teaching System: Master the methods and philosophy behind SDI's diver education programs.
• Instructional Techniques: Learn how to present academic information effectively, conduct confined water skill sessions, and manage open water training dives.
• Skill Evaluation: Develop the ability to assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Safety & Risk Management: Understand the procedures necessary to conduct safe training activities.
• Problem Solving: Hone your skills in handling various scenarios that may arise during instruction.
• The Business of Diving: Explore aspects of marketing, customer service, and running successful scuba courses.

You'll practice teaching in classroom, confined water, and open water settings, refining your presentation and in-water skills.

Prerequisites:

• SDI Divemaster certification (or equivalent from a recognized agency).
• Minimum age 18
• Be a certified diver for at least 6 months.
• Provide proof of at least 100 logged dives (must include experience in night, deep, and navigation diving).
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications

What's Not Included:

• SDI Instructor Materials (required for the course)
• FRTI Instructor Course & Materials (required for teaching First Aid/CPR/O2)
• SDI Elite Instructor Prep Workshops (optional additional training)
• Personal dive equipment, gas fills, site/boat fees (if applicable)

Upon successful completion of this course and the subsequent independent Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) conducted by SDI headquarters, you'll earn the SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification, opening doors to exciting career opportunities around the globe.

Ready to start sharing your passion for diving? Enroll in the SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course online today!

Key Topics

• Prepares candidates for the SDI Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC)
• Covers SDI teaching system and standards
• Develops skills in:
  
  • Academic presentations
  • Confined water skill instruction and evaluation
  • Open water dive management and control
  • Safety and risk management
  • Problem-solving
  • Business aspects (marketing, customer service)
• Includes classroom, confined water, and open water training components
• Prerequisites:
  
  • SDI Divemaster (or equivalent)
  • Min. age 18
  • Certified diver 6+ months
  • 100+ logged dives (incl. night, deep, nav)
  • Current CPR & First Aid certs
• Excluded: Instructor materials, FRTI Instructor course/materials, Prep Workshops, personal gear/fees
• Outcome: Qualification to attend the SDI IEC to earn the SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.