Open Water Instructor

SSI Divemaster - Become an Underwater Leader Inhale, guide, train: take the step to becoming a professional. How this training changes your diving life The SSI Divemaster is much more than a certification: it's the first step in your professional diving career. You go from being a passionate diver to a recognized leader, capable of coaching, guiding and accompanying others underwater. You'll learn to manage groups, ensure their safety, develop their skills and represent your dive center with professionalism. You'll: Become a model of competence and safety underwater. Accompany and guide certified divers on various sites. Assist SSI instructors in courses and student training. Perfect your demonstration and communication techniques. Develop your leadership, organization and teaching skills. Understand the management of a dive center: logistics, reception, equipment, boat. Practical skills Master fundamental skills (precise and fluid demonstrations). Manage and guide groups underwater (orientation, rhythm, safety). Preparation and organization of dives (briefing, logistics, planning). Assistance during courses: management of students in the pool and in the open water. Supervision of specific SSI programs (e.g. Try Scuba, snorkeling, discovery dives). Management of emergency situations, organization of rescue and on-site leadership. Theoretical knowledge Advanced diving physics and physiology. Tables, computers, gas management and multi-dive planning. Risk management, emergency procedures, first aid. SSI regulations, teaching standards and the role of the Divemaster. Marketing, communication and the commercial role in a dive center. Why the Philippines? Ideal year-round conditions: warm waters, rich reefs, drifting. An international environment: divers from all over the world, varied backgrounds. Total immersion in the real life of an active dive center. Opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience (customer service, organization, boats, travel). Course outline Flexible duration depending on your profile: 4 to 8 weeks (internship or intensive program). Theory: modules on Science of Diving, leadership, SSI standards. Practice: workshops in the pool and at sea (guiding, demonstrations, group management). Field experience: immersion in the Mabuhay Scuba team, real-life customer management. Final assessment: theoretical presentations, skills in the water, real-life situations. Equipment and insurance SSI professional pack (Digital Kit Divemaster). Full equipment recommended (BCD, regulator, computer, compass, light). Rental or purchase possible with special trainee discount. Professional diving insurance recommended. Prerequisites Stress & Rescue SSI certification (or equivalent). Science of Diving SSI certification (or equivalent). Minimum 40 dives to start, 60 dives for certification. Minimum age: 18. What's next? SSI Divemaster certification: first professional level in the diving industry. Possibility of working in SSI centers worldwide. Direct preparation to become Assistant Instructor, then Open Water Instructor. Employment and travel opportunities in an international network.